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Cacti

Compass Barrel

Ferocactus cylindraceus

Good for naturalistic landscapes. May be sold as F. acanthodes. Also try F. herrerae and F. wislizeni.

The Basics

Type: CactiSun: Full/reflected SunHardiness: 10°FWater: Very LowNative to Mohave and Sonoran Deserts

Growth

Growth Rate: SlowMature Height: 5'Mature Width: 2'Mature Form: Globe-shaped

Foliage

EvergreenColor: Medium greenTexture: Red/yellow spines

Wildlife

Flowers

Flower Color: Yellow to orangeSeason: Late spring to summer

Comments

Litter: LowThorns: LongIrritation: None
Native
Rabbit Resistant
Photo By: Dave Seibert
Photo By: Sam Draper
Photo By: Sam Draper
Photo By: Carol Ward