Cacti
Compass Barrel
Ferocactus cylindraceus
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Compass barrel works well in naturalistic landscapes. Also try F. herrerae and F. wislizeni. Note: may be sold as F. acanthodes.
The Basics
Type: CactiSun: Full/reflected SunHardiness: 10°FWater: Very LowNative To: Sonoran, Mojave DesertsGrowth
Growth Rate: SlowMature Height: 2'Mature Width: 2'Mature Form: Globe-shapedFoliage
EvergreenColor: Medium greenTexture: Red/yellow spinesWildlife
Flowers
Flower Color: Yellow, OrangeSeason: Spring, SummerComments
Litter: LowThorns: LongIrritation: None![](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwebcms.amwua.org%2Fmedia%2F1567203563d95349.jpg&w=3840&q=75)
Photo By: Dave Seibert
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Photo By: Sam Draper
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Photo By: Sam Draper
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Photo By: Carol Ward