Ferocactus Seeds - Cactus Plant Seeds for Home Gardens

Ferocactus is a desert cactus grown for its rounded to columnar form, ribbed stems, and prominent spines. It is suitable for containers, cactus gardens, rock gardens, and dry landscape planting. The plant grows best in full sun with gritty, well-drained soil and limited watering. Ferocactus is adapted to warm, dry growing conditions and develops slowly over time.

Features

• Produces ribbed, spiny cactus growth
• Rounded or columnar growth habit
• Suitable for containers and pots
• Ideal for cactus and rock gardens
• Suitable for dry landscape planting
• Grows well in full sun
• Prefers gritty, well-drained soil
• Requires limited watering

Specifications

• Scientific Name: Ferocactus spp.
• Common Name (US): Barrel Cactus
• Seed Type / Variety: Cactus Plant Seeds
• Growth Habit: Solitary or clumping succulent cactus
• USDA Zones: 9 to 11
• Planting Season: Spring to summer
• Growing Season: Spring to fall
• Sowing Season: Spring
• Sowing Months: March to June
• Germination Time and Conditions: 10 to 30 days at 21 to 29°C
• Sunlight Requirements: Full sun
• Soil Requirements: Gritty, sandy, well-drained cactus soil
• Watering Needs: Low
• Mature Plant Size: 30 to 300 cm height, depending on species
• Plant Spacing: 30 to 150 cm