Ferocactus glaucescens is a medium sized solitary or basally suckering, barrel cactus. Multiple heads are produced as the plant ages and can form a very large mound. This species is sometimes confused with Ferocactus echidne (DC.) Britton & Rose and may even hybridize with that species.Stems: Glaucous grey, up to 55 cm in height, 50 cm in diameter. Globular depressed at the apex, it becomes shortly columnar as it ages.
Glaucous Barrel Cactus Care
Ferocactus Glaucescens
What is the plant
Humidity
Dry
Lighting
Full Sun
Hardiness zone
9b - 11b
Difficulty
Easy
How to Care for the Plant
Water
This plant needs plenty of water (indicatively, about once a week). But it's necessary to avoid wetting the bodies of these plants while they are in sunlight.
Fertilizer
fertilize during the aestival growth cycle
Sunlight
in full sun, through-out the year.
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Soil
F. glaucescens is suited for any rich, well drained soil
Temperature
In winter keep completely dry at 10°C. This usually aids in maintaining a healthier plant, but it can tolerate sporadic light frost.
Container
Pot culture: It grows best in a fairly roomy, well-drained container filled with a porous cactus soil mixture that doesn't contain too much humus
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