Ferocactus hamatacanthus
Item # 51575

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Ferocactus hamatacanthus

Quick Facts :: Growing Tips

Full and Afternoon Sun Very Xeric Western Only  Legend

Description:

10” x 10”-12”, (seed propagated). Pecos Co., TX. A beautiful species native to west TX and northern MX. Plants from this area are quite cold hardy. The small stem (for a Ferocactus) grows 10” wide by 10 to 12” tall. The long hooked spines are very pink and contrast beautifully with the large yellow flowers. Nice planted with Agaves. Zones 7-10 (possibly 6 when well established). Collection # GL150

FEROCACTUS: A group of true desert dwellers, this genus of large barrel cacti are renowned for their spectacular spines. Wide ranging from west TX, into NM, AZ, CA and northern MX. Very long lived, but will take a number of years to reach mature size. In colder areas, Ferocacti are easily grown in pots outside in the summer and given winter protection in a coldframe or sunroom.

Special Notes:

Very long lived, but will take a number of years to reach mature size.

May we also suggest the following:
Ferocactus wislizenii
Item # 51580 		Ferocactus wislizenii - SW Barrel Cactus
each $5.99
3 to 6 $5.79
7 or more $5.59
QUICK FACTS
USDA Growing Zones 7 - 10
Color Yellow
Regions Hot Desert, USA, Western Only
Rain Less than 10in., 10in - 20in, 20in - 30in
Bloom Time Late Spring
Sun Full and Afternoon Sun
Soil Sandy Garden Soil
Moisture Very Xeric
Height Small - up to 12in.
GROWING TIPS

In colder areas, Ferocacti are easily grown in pots outside in the summer and given winter protection in a coldframe or sunroom.