Ferocactus acanthodes Compass Barrel Cactus

Identification

Genus: Ferocactus Species: acanthodes Variety: Cultivar:

Common name: Compass Barrel Cactus.

Description

(Ferocactus cylindraceus) A slow growing mound of thorns to maybe 6 ft. Tall and a foot wide. The 3 inch across yellow- orange flowers appear in May - July. Give sun, very fast draining soil, and little water. Drought tolerant, needs dormant period in winter, let soil dry out, rocky slopes in Mojave Desert. Barrel Cactus likes 12-30 inch rocks near it.

Characteristics

Ferocactus acanthodes Compass Barrel Cactus's foliage color is white and type is evergreen.
Ferocactus acanthodes Compass Barrel Cactus's flower color is yellow.

Communities

Communities for Ferocactus acanthodes Compass Barrel Cactus:Creosote Bush Scrub and Joshua Tree Woodland.

Ranges for Ferocactus acanthodes

ph:	6.00 to 7.70
usda:	9 to 10
height[m]:	0.50 to 2.00
width[m]:	0.20 to 0.30
rainfall[cm]:	17.00 to 40.00

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