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Fishhook Barrel Cactus

Ferocactus Wislizeni

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Overview

The Fishhook Barrel Cactus, Ferocactus wislizeni, thrives in arid environments. Ranging from 1 to 6 feet in height and 1 to 3 feet in diameter, its curved spines resemble fishhooks. This slow-growing desert native exhibits a cylindrical form with ribbed, green flesh and bright yellow to red blooms atop the crown in late summer. Requires full sun and well-drained soil; minimal water needs make it an ideal xeriscape specimen. Hardy up to 150°F.

Sun FullWater Very LowZones 9–10Type CactusClimate Arid
Fishhook Barrel Cactus (Ferocactus Wislizeni) — This slow-growing desert native exhibits a cylindrical form with ribbed

Culture

Sun
Full
Water
Very Low
USDA zones
9–10

Shape & size

Classification

Type
Cactus
Family
Cactaceae
Climate
Arid

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Fishhook Barrel Cactus (Ferocactus Wislizeni) — The blooms are followd by yellow
Fishhook Barrel Cactus (Ferocactus Wislizeni) — It thrives in USDA hardiness zones 9 to 11
Fishhook Barrel Cactus (Ferocactus Wislizeni) — an iconic species of the North American deserts; it requires minimal watering and care
Fishhook Barrel Cactus (Ferocactus Wislizeni) — This cylindrical cactus grows slowly; eventually reaching up to 2 to 6 feet in height and 18 to 30 inches in
Fishhook Barrel Cactus (Ferocactus Wislizeni) — numbering typically around 21
Fishhook Barrel Cactus (Ferocactus Wislizeni) — The Fishhook Barrel Cactus, Ferocactus wislizeni, thrives in arid environments; green flesh and bright yellow
Fishhook Barrel Cactus (Ferocactus Wislizeni) — eventually reaching up to 2 to 6 feet in height and 18 to 30 inches in diameter; mimicking arid conditions
Fishhook Barrel Cactus (Ferocactus Wislizeni) — consider its natural habitat; the Fishhook Barrel requires full sun and excellent drainage
Fishhook Barrel Cactus (Ferocactus Wislizeni) — Ranging from 1 to 6 feet in height and 1 to 3 feet in diameter, its curved spines resemble fishhooks; numbering
Fishhook Barrel Cactus (Ferocactus Wislizeni) — red flowers in the garden
Fishhook Barrel Cactus (Ferocactus Wislizeni) — Requires full sun and well-drained soil; minimal water needs make it an ideal xeriscape specimen; an iconic
Ferocactus Wislizeni
Ferocactus Wislizeni
Ferocactus Wislizeni
Ferocactus Wislizeni
Ferocactus Wislizeni
Ferocactus Wislizeni
Ferocactus Wislizeni
Ferocactus Wislizeni
Ferocactus Wislizeni
Ferocactus Wislizeni
Ferocactus Wislizeni
Ferocactus Wislizeni
Ferocactus Wislizeni
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