Ferocactus latispinus
CactaceaeFerocactus Latispinus · a cactus of the Cactaceae family, a large globular cactus with sturdy, curved spines. Grown in our nursery in the Almería desert in full sun, with minimal watering and 100% mineral soil—the specimen in the photo is the one you will receive.
About Ferocactus Latispinus
Ferocactus Latispinus is a cactus of the Cactaceae family, native to Mexico and southwestern USA. Its most distinctive feature is barrel-shaped body with curved robust spines, a trait that makes it unmistakable even among advanced collectors.
Every specimen of Ferocactus Latispinus from Succulentae is grown outdoors in our Almería nursery, exposed to desert sun and controlled mineral watering. That's why you receive a robust plant, with marked natural color and hardened against sun and drought.
Botanical fact sheet
| Scientific name | Ferocactus Latispinus | |
| Family | Cactaceae | |
| Origin | Mexico and southwestern USA | |
| Natural habitat | rocky deserts | |
| Adult size | 30 cm to 3 m | |
| Flowering | yellow or red flowers at the top in mature plants | |
| Propagation | seed | |
| Toxicity | non-toxic |
Did you know?
Its spines can reach 12 cm and natives of the southwestern USA used them as fishing hooks. Ferocactus can store up to 90% of its weight in water.
Luz
Intense full sun
Riego
Sparse; suspend in winter
Sustrato
Very free-draining mineral substrate, specific for cacti and succulents
Temperatura
Protect below 5 °C; tolerates 0 °C when dry
