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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

Water Saving Tip:

The best time of day to water is in the early morning when there is no wind or hot drying sun.