Ferocactus — 12 species
Botanical species in the genus Ferocactus recorded in the PlantPeers database.
Ferocactus cylindraceus
Ferocactus cylindraceus
Family: Cactaceae
Cultivation
In cultivation, Cactus plants generally will not succeed in moist climates. They usually require a sunny position in a well-drained, circumneutral soil and to be kept more or less dry in the dormant season.
Full cultivation guide →Ferocactus emoryi
Ferocactus emoryi
Family: Cactaceae
Cultivation
In cultivation, Cactus plants generally will not succeed in moist climates. They usually require a sunny position in a well-drained, circumneutral soil and to be kept more or less dry in the dormant season. The flowers are highly fragrant.
Full cultivation guide →Ferocactus hamatacanthus
Ferocactus hamatacanthus
Family: Cactaceae
Cultivation
In cultivation, Cactus plants generally will not succeed in moist climates. They usually require a sunny position in a well-drained, circumneutral soil and to be kept more or less dry in the dormant season.
Full cultivation guide →Ferocactus histrix
Ferocactus histrix
Family: Cactaceae
Cultivation
Ferocactus histrix is a plant of arid and semi-arid regions of central Mexico, where it is known to tolerate short periods with temperatures dipping a little below 0°c. However, it requires hot summers and a dry climate if it is to flourish. The Mexican Authorities have taken steps to reduce the impacts of over-collection on the wild population.
Full cultivation guide →Ferocactus pilosus
Ferocactus pilosus
Family: Cactaceae
Cultivation
Ferocactus pilosus requires an arid or semi-arid climate with hot summers if it is to thrive, but it can tolerate occasional, short-lived frosts, being known to tolerate temperatures falling to about -4°c. In cultivation, Cactus plants generally will not succeed in moist climates. They usually require a sunny position in a well-drained, circumneutral soil and to be kept more or less dry in the dormant season.
Full cultivation guide →Ferocactus robustus
Ferocactus robustus
Family: Cactaceae
Cultivation
Ferocactus robustus requires an arid or semi-arid climate with hot summers if it is to thrive, but it can tolerate occasional, short-lived frosts, being known to tolerate temperatures falling to about -6°c.
Full cultivation guide →Ferocactus uncinatus
Ferocactus uncinatus
Family: Cactaceae
Cultivation
Ferocactus uncinatus is native to semi-arid and arid regions of northern Mexico, extending into southern USA. Plants require a dry climate and hot summers if they are to thrive, those from the more northern parts of its range (particularly subspecies wrightii) are known to survive short periods with temperatures falling as low as -12°c. In cultivation, Cactus plants generally will not succeed in moist climates.
Full cultivation guide →Ferocactus viridescens
Ferocactus viridescens
Family: Cactaceae
Cultivation
In cultivation, Cactus plants generally will not succeed in moist climates. They usually require a sunny position in a well-drained, circumneutral soil and to be kept more or less dry in the dormant season.
Full cultivation guide →Ferocactus wislizeni
Ferocactus wislizeni
Family: Cactaceae
Cultivation
In cultivation, Cactus plants generally will not succeed in moist climates. They usually require a sunny position in a well-drained, circumneutral soil and to be kept more or less dry in the dormant season. The stems of this species commonly lean towards the south, hence its common name, 'compass barrel'.
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