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fishhook cactus

Ferocactus wislizenii

Drought Resistant

Genus: Ferocactus
Family: Cactaceae
Common Names: candy barrel cactus, fishhook barrel cactus

About this plant

F. wislizenii has a solitary, globose, later cylindrical stem with hooked spines on the deep ribs, and yellow to red flowers in summer

Growing Information

Height

1-1.5 Metres

Spread

0.5-1 Metres

Hardiness

H2

Foliage

Evergreen

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun

Soil

LoamSandy

pH

AcidAlkalineNeutral

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Moisture

Well Drained

Aspect

West FacingEast Facing

Exposure

Exposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Grow under glass in a loam-based potting compost with added extra grit. Water moderately when in growth, not at all when dormant. Apply a balanced liquid fertiliser 2 or 3 times in the growing season

Pruning

No pruning required

Propagation

Propagate by seed

Pests

mealybugs can be a problem

Diseases

Generally disease free

Garden Uses

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumnWinter

Size & Characteristics

Height

1-1.5 Metres

Spread

0.5-1 Metres

Habit

Climbing

Time to Full Height

Twenty To Fifty Years