Water
Allow the soil to dry out completely between waterings. Water thoroughly when you do water, ensuring excess drains away. Reduce watering significantly during winter dormancy to prevent root rot.
Also known as Blue Barrel
Ferocactus glaucescens, the Glaucous Barrel Cactus, is a striking solitary cactus with a glaucous, blue-green body and formidable radial spines.
At-a-glance light, water, soil, and growing conditions from plant data
Prefers full sun to partial shade.
100% intensity
Provide at least 6 hours of direct sunlight daily.
Allow soil to dry completely between waterings.
25% intensity
Reduce watering in winter.
Well-draining cactus or succulent mix
50% intensity
Thrives in warm temperatures.
75% intensity
Protect from frost; can tolerate cooler temperatures in dormancy.
Outdoor
50% intensity
Feed during growing season only.
25% intensity
Use diluted cactus fertilizer.
Safety information from plant toxicity data
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Toxic for humans | No 0/5 intensity |
| Toxic for pets | No 0/5 intensity |
Non-toxic
Key traits and growing stats from plant data
Watering, pruning, propagation, and repotting details from plant data
Allow the soil to dry out completely between waterings. Water thoroughly when you do water, ensuring excess drains away. Reduce watering significantly during winter dormancy to prevent root rot.
Pruning is generally not required for Ferocactus glaucescens. Remove any dead or damaged parts with a clean, sharp knife or pruners to maintain plant health and appearance. Sterilize tools to prevent disease.
Propagate by seed, which requires patience. Sow seeds in a well-draining cactus mix and keep warm and slightly moist. Alternatively, offset 'pups' can be carefully removed and allowed to callus before planting.
Repot every 2-3 years or when the plant outgrows its container. Choose a pot with drainage holes and use a fast-draining cactus or succulent mix. Repot in spring before active growth begins.
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Where Glaucous Barrel Cactus (Ferocactus glaucescens) is found
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Botanical classification
| Rank | Name |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Division | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Magnoliopsida |
| Order | Caryophyllales |
| Family | Cactaceae |
| Genus | Ferocactus |
| Species | Ferocactus glaucescens |
Similar in genus Ferocactus
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