Ferocactus hamatacanthus
Datasheet
| Common Name | Mexican Fruit Cactus/ Texas Barre Cactus/ Turk’s-head Barrel Cactus |
|---|---|
| Botanical name | Ferocactus hamatacanthus |
| Family | Cactaceae |
| Life Cycle | Perennial |
| Foliage | Evergreen |
| Basic Colour | yellow |
| Height | 30 -> 60 cm |
| Habitat | Mountains and deserts |
| Altitude | 200 – 700 m |
| Bloom Time | July -> October |
| Plant Type | Cactus, Succulent, Ornamental |
| Fruit Type | Berry |
| different tolerances | Tell us |
| Used Parts | Whole plant |
| Plant Uses | Ornamental |
| Active substances | No active substances known |
| USDA Zone | 8 (-12), 9 (-7), 10 (-1), 11 (+4) |
| Sun Exposure | full sun |
| Soil pH | Neutral |
| Soil Moisture | Dry |
| Soil Type | Stony, Sandy, Peaty |
| Propagation | by seeds / by sowing, Self sows |
| Germination | Tell us |
| Pests/ Diseases | mealybugs, red spider |
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