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 DesertsGrowth
Growth Rate: SlowMature Height: 5'Mature Width: 2'Mature Form: Globe-shapedFoliage
EvergreenColor: Medium greenTexture: Red/yellow spinesWildlife
Flowers
Flower Color: Yellow to orangeSeason: Late spring to summerComments
Litter: LowThorns: LongIrritation: NoneNative
Rabbit Resistant
Photo By: Dave Seibert
Photo By: Sam Draper
Photo By: Sam Draper
Photo By: Carol Ward