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Basic Info
Ferocactus Wislizenii is also known as the ‘Candy Barrel Cactus’. As the plant matures you can expect it to reach up to 3 m (10ft) tall and about 50 cm (2ft) in diameter. The plants main feature is the green to light green stem that is covered by many black long spines. When the plant flowers you can expect it to produce orange floweres.
Care and Propagation Information
Watering
Ferocactus Wislizenii can be quite beautiful when it is well-taken care of. This succulent type needs typical watering as the other succulents. The watering method is very important to keep your Candy Barrel Cactus healthy. It should not sit on the water, and an excess amount of water should be avoided. The best way of watering is soak and dry method this succulent. Yet, the succulent should be controlled to avoid overwatering.
General Care for Ferocactus Wislizenii ‘Candy Barrel Cactus’
This succulent type is one of the rarest out there. It is also considered to be one of the strongest cactus. It is a nice addition to your outside garden if you can find one!
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Quick Facts:
- Prefers full sun
- Can be grown outdoor
- Grows 3 m (10 ft) tall
- Grows up to 50 cm (2 ft) wide
- Can die easily if overwatered see: How to Water Succulent Plants
- Does not handle cold well
- Prefers Zone 9a-11b -6.7 °C (20 F)
- Best propagated by seeds
- One of the rarest cactuses
Where to Plant
Ferocactus Wislizenii ‘Candy Barrel Cactus’ succulents need strong light. When planting this succulent type in a garden, make sure it gets sunlight. Full to partial sun is the best for its growth. It is better to grow outdoor rather than indoor.
This type of succulent prefers a warm climate. It can survive at zone 9a-11b which is around -6.7 °C (20 °F). If you live in a cold area, it is better to plant Candy Barrel Cactus in an indoor environment. As long as it gets enough sunlight, the plant will grow happily.
How to Propagate Ferocactus Wislizenii ‘Candy Barrel Cactus’
Ferocactus Wislizenii can be propagated by seeds. This succulent type does not require repotting often. Of course, the first-time repotting is essential when it is bought from the store.
Like all the other succulent types, a well-drained soil mixture is essential. If you want to know about well-drained soil mixtures, check How to Prepare Well-drained Soil for Succulent Plants.
How to Propagate Ferocactus Wislizenii Using Seeds
This succulent type is a slow grower so even if it can be propagated by its seeds, this method is not recommended. To propagate from the seeds, plant the seeds in a well-draining soil mixture. This method can be used outdoors. In cooler areas, indoor propagating is recommended.
Origin and Habitat
The Candy Barrel Cactus is known to be native to AZ east to west Texas, south in northwestern Mexico to Sinaloa.
