https://youtu.be/d0E4SwxINeY Ferocactus hamatacanthus Ferocactus hamatacanthus, commonly known as Mexican fruit cactus, Texas barrel cactus or Turk’s-head barrel cactus, is a perennial member of the Cactaceae family. It usually has a single spheric to ovoid stem with large, broad 10 to 17 ribs. The areoles are large with 8 to 12 radial spines. Flowers are yellow, funnel-shaped and form in a ring near the apex. The fruit is a spiny berry with ovoid to spherical seeds. Datasheet Common NameMexican Fruit Cactus/ Texas Barre Cactus/ Turk’s-head Barrel Cactus Botanical nameFerocactus hamatacanthus FamilyCactaceae Life CyclePerennialFoliageEvergreenBasic ColouryellowHeight30 -> 60 cmHabitatMountains and deserts Altitude200 - 700 mBloom TimeJuly -> OctoberPlant TypeCactus, Succulent, Ornamental Fruit TypeBerrydifferent tolerancesTell usUsed PartsWhole plantPlant UsesOrnamentalActive substancesNo active substances knownUSDA Zone8 (-12), 9 (-7), 10 (-1), 11 (+4)Sun Exposurefull sunSoil pHNeutralSoil MoistureDrySoil Type Stony, Sandy, Peaty Propagationby seeds / by sowing, Self sowsGerminationTell us Pests/ Diseasesmealybugs, red spider Open Next Page To See More Photos. ferocactus hamatacanthus ferocactus hamatacanthus Ferocactus hamatacanthus
ferocactus hamatacanthus
ferocactus hamatacanthus
Ferocactus hamatacanthus