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Ferocactus Peninsulae 'Townsend Barrel Cactus'
A really nice Ferocactus with imposing hooked spines and a slightly glaucous (grey/blue) colouring.
Yellow to deep orange flowers in late summer.
Synonym: Ferocactus Townsendianus
Winter dormant.
Should start to bloom once the stem reaches 200-250mm dia.
Will benefit from a high potassium NPK fertiliser in summer (but not the cooler months when fertiliser can actually be detrimental to the plant).
(200mm shown in black pot images)
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Mature height:
0.5m
Tall mature height separates them from other Ferocactus
Mature width:
0.3m
Sun/light requirement:
Full sun
Soil type:
Very free draining
Frost/cold tolerance:
Said to handle down to -2C, but this plant should be considered frost sensitive. For best results a minimum winter temp of 5C is desirable
Cool winter temperatures (within the plants limits) improve flowering
Rain/water requirements:
‘Soak and dry’ watering in summer.
Responds to watering in summer, but avoid overwatering.
Keep dry in winter.
Avoid watering actual stem in direct sunlight which can cause burn leading to scarring and possible fungal infection.
Spikes:
Yes. Absolutely!
Suitability for pots:
Yes
Growth rate:
Slow to get going, but performs well under cultivation
Habit:
Single stem
Hot house/Shadehouse grown:
No. Outdoor grown
Origins:
North-west Mexico
Baja, California
*Keep an eye out for mealy bug, scale and spider mite with these cacti.