Family: Cactaceae
(kak-TAY-see-ee) Genus: Ferocactus (fer-oh-KAK-tus) Species: herrerae (her-ER-ah-ee) Synonym:Ferocactus wislizeni var. herrerae
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Category Cactus and SucculentsWater Requirements Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscapingSun Exposure Full SunFoliage UnknownFoliage Color UnknownHeight 4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)Spacing 24-36 in. (60-90 cm)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 annualDanger Plant has spines or sharp edges; use extreme caution when handlingBloom Color RedRed-Orange Gold (yellow-orange) Bright Yellow Bloom Characteristics UnknownBloom Size UnknownBloom Time Mid SummerLate Summer/Early Fall Other details UnknownSoil 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-patentedPropagation Methods From seed; direct sow after last frostSeed Collecting Allow unblemished fruit to ripen; clean and dry seedsUnblemished fruit must be significantly overripe before harvesting seed; clean and dry seeds Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored |