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How to Grow

Water
Medium


Water moderately, allowing the top 3cm to dry out between watering.

Soil
Sandy or gravelly soils.

Heat Tolerant
yes
Characteristics
Bloom Time
Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov
Plant Type
Cactus/Succulent
Lifespan
Perennial, Perennial (Long-lived)
Plant Height
3-6 ft.
Benefits
Ornamental
Attractive, Blooms ornamental, Desert landscape
Warning
This cactus has very sharp spines.
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Taxonomy
Order
Caryophyllales
Family
Cactaceae – Cactus family
Genus
Ferocactus