Position

Sun exposure:
Full sun
Aspect:
South facing, west facing

Soil

Well Drained / Light / Sandy

Ferocactus pilosus is a striking barrel cactus with thick red spines. Initially globe-shaped, plants eventually grow tall. Endemic to Mexico, it’s best grown in temperate climates as a houseplant, where it makes an interesting feature in the conservatory or windowsill. Flowers are yellow or red but rarely appear on cultivated plants.

Grow Ferocactus pilosus in cactus compost in a sunny spot. Water sparingly and allow the compost to dry out completely in winter.

Plant calendar

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Ferocactus and wildlife

Ferocactus has no particular known value to wildlife in the UK.

Is Ferocactus poisonous?

Ferocactus has no toxic effects reported.

No reported toxicity to:
Is not known to attract Birds
Birds
Is not known to attract Cats
Cats
Is not known to attract Dogs
Dogs
Is not known to attract Horses
Horses
Is not known to attract Livestock
Livestock
Is not known to attract People
People
Plants that go well with Ferocactus pilosus
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