Ferocactus latispinus
Ferocactus latispinus, commonly called devil’s tongue barrel, crow’s claw cactus or candy cactus, is a perennial member of the Cactaceae family native to Mexico. It has a globular stem which becomes more cylindrical with time. It is characterized by its thick red or white, flattened, curved spines. The flowers are usually purple, bloom in summer and followed by long ovoid fruits containing dark-brown seeds.
Datasheet
| Common Name | Devil’s Tongue Barrel/ Crow’s Claw Cactus/ Candy cactus |
|---|---|
| Botanical name | Ferocactus latispinus |
| Family | Cactaceae |
| Life Cycle | Perennial |
| Foliage | Evergreen |
| Basic Colour | purple |
| Height | 10 -> 40 cm |
| Habitat | Grasslands, rocky lands |
| Altitude | 600 – 2600 m |
| Bloom Time | October -> February |
| 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 | 10 (-1), 11 (+4), 12 (+10) |
| Sun Exposure | Sun |
| Soil pH | Neutral |
| Soil Moisture | Dry |
| Soil Type | Stony, Sandy, Peaty |
| Propagation | by seeds / by sowing, by Cuttings, Self sows |
| Germination | Tell us |
| Pests/ Diseases | Resistant |
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