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Ferocactusglaucescens

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Family
Cactaceae (kak-TAY-see-ee)
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Genus
Ferocactus (fer-oh-KAK-tus)
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Species
glaucescens (glaw-KES-kens)
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Synonym
Echinocactus glaucescens
Bisnaga glaucescens
Echinocactus pfeifferi
Ferocactus pfeifferi
Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage

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Height
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Spacing
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)
Danger
Plant has spines or sharp edges; use extreme caution when handling
Bloom Color
Bright Yellow
Bloom Time
Mid Summer
Other Details
Category
Cactus and Succulents
Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Foliage Color

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Where to Grow

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Bloom Characteristics

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Bloom Size

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Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
From seed; direct sow after last frost
Seed Collecting
Allow unblemished fruit to ripen; clean and dry seeds
Unblemished fruit must be significantly overripe before harvesting seed; clean and dry seeds
Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Green Valley, Arizona

Maricopa, Arizona

Phoenix, Arizona

Scottsdale, Arizona

Hesperia, California

Reseda, California

Valencia, California

Grenoble, Rhône-Alpes

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Acton, CA (Zone 8b) | February 2004 | positive

Attractive blue-skinned suckering barrel cactus with straight white spines and yellow flowers. A bit frost tender but does OK in So Cal and PHoenix.

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