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Ferocactus Species, Emory's Barrel Cactus

Ferocactusemoryi subsp. rectispinus

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Family
Cactaceae (kak-TAY-see-ee)
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Genus
Ferocactus (fer-oh-KAK-tus)
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Synonym
Ferocactus rectispinus
Ferocactus emoryi var. rectispinus
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage
Height
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)
Spacing
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)
Danger
Plant has spines or sharp edges; use extreme caution when handling
Bloom Color
Orange
Red-Orange
Bright Yellow
Bloom Time
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Other Details
Category
Cactus and Succulents
Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Foliage Color

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Bloom Characteristics

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Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
From seed; direct sow after last frost
Seed Collecting
Allow unblemished fruit to ripen; clean and dry seeds
Unblemished fruit must be significantly overripe before harvesting seed; clean and dry seeds
Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Phoenix, Arizona

Scottsdale, Arizona(2 reports)

Bostonia, California

Grenoble, Rhône-Alpes

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Xenomorf
Phoenix, AZ (Zone 9b) | April 2005 | neutral

The 'emoryi' subspecies can reach a height of 8 feet and over 3 feet thick. It has 30 or more ribs.
The 'rectispinus' subspecies o...Read More

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palmbob
Acton, CA (Zone 8b) | February 2004 | positive

Like most Ferocactus, cool, large spines. This one has some long, straight ones mixed in the normal curved hooks. From Baja California

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