Ferocactus Species, Arizona Barrel Cactus, Candy Barrel, Fishhook Barrel, Southwestern Barrel
Ferocactuswislizeni

Family: Cactaceae (kak-TAY-see-ee)
Genus: Ferocactus (fer-oh-KAK-tus)
Species: wislizeni (wis-LIZ-en-ee)

Synonym:Echinocactus wislizeni

Synonym:Echinocactus arizonicus

Synonym:Ferocactus wislizenii

Synonym:Echinocactus wislizenii

Category

Cactus and Succulents

Water Requirements

Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping

Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Foliage

Herbaceous
Unknown

Foliage Color

Unknown

Height

4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)
6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m)
8-10 ft. (2.4-3 m)

Spacing

36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)

Hardiness

USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
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)

Where to Grow

Can be grown as an annual

Danger

Plant has spines or sharp edges; use extreme caution when handling

Bloom Color

Red-Orange
Gold (yellow-orange)
Bright Yellow

Bloom Characteristics

This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds

Bloom Size

Unknown

Bloom Time

Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer

Other details

Unknown

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; stratify if sowing indoors
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