blue barrel cactus
Ferocactus Glaucescens
Grow conditions
- Sunlight
- Full sun
- Hardiness zone
- 9-11
- Minimum temperature
- 19°F (−7°C)
- Soil type
- Sandy, Loam, Well-drained
- Soil pH
- Neutral, Alkaline
Plant traits
Mature height12 in-36 in
Mature width12 in-36 in
Plant typeSucculents
Bloom seasonSummer
Foliage typeEvergreen
Tolerance & safety
Drought tolerantYes
Fire tolerantYes
Pet safetoxic
Deer resistantYes
Pollinator-friendlyBees
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