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 NameDevil's Tongue Barrel/ Crow's Claw Cactus/ Candy cactus Botanical nameFerocactus latispinus FamilyCactaceae Life CyclePerennialFoliageEvergreenBasic ColourpurpleHeight10 -> 40 cmHabitatGrasslands, rocky lands Altitude600 - 2600 mBloom TimeOctober -> FebruaryPlant TypeCactus, Succulent, Ornamental Fruit TypeBerrydifferent tolerancesTell usUsed PartsWhole plantPlant UsesOrnamentalActive substancesNo active substances knownUSDA Zone10 (-1), 11 (+4), 12 (+10)Sun ExposureSunSoil pHNeutralSoil MoistureDrySoil Type Stony, Sandy, Peaty Propagationby seeds / by sowing, by Cuttings, Self sowsGerminationTell us Pests/ DiseasesResistant Open Next Page To See More Photos. Ferocactus latispinus Ferocactus latispinus
