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Ferocactus cylindraceus

Compass Barrel

Plant photo of: Ferocactus cylindraceus
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Information by: Kathleen Moore        Photographer: Olin Miller

 

Description

Globe-shaped cactus grows slowly to 2' x 1-1/2'. Stem is medium green and spines are red/yellow. Flowers are yellow to orange and apper late spring to early summer. Good for naturalistic landscapes. Accepts reflected sun. Native to Sonoran and Mojave deserts.

 

Plant Type

Cactus

Height Range

1-3'

Flower Color

Orange, Yellow

Flower Season

Spring, Summer

Leaf Color

Green

Bark Color

n/a

Fruit Color

n/a

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Water

Low

Growth Rate

Slow

Soil Type

Sandy, Clay, Rocky

Soil Condition

Average, Poor, Well-drained

Soil pH

Neutral, Basic

Adverse Factors

Thorns/Spines

Design Styles

Ranch, Spanish, Wild Garden

Accenting Features

Unusual Shape

Seasonal Interest

Spring, Summer

Location Uses

Patio, Raised Planter, Swimming Pool, With Rocks

Special Uses

Fire Resistant, Small Spaces

Attracts Wildlife

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

Replace turf with groundcovers, trees, and shrubs. If you have areas where no one uses the grass, patches that do not grow well, or a turf area too small to water without runoff, consider replacing the turf with water-efficient landscaping.