Blue Barrel Cactus - Ferocactus Glaucescens

Blue Barrel Cactus

Common Name: Blue Barrel Cactus
Scientific Name: Ferocactus glaucescens
Height:  1 – 1.5 ft ( 30 – 45 cm)
Span:  up to 2 ft (60 cm)
Growth Rate: Slow
Sun Tolerance: Full Sun
ABP Index: 4.0 (Aesthetics 4.0, Solidarity 4.0)

Ferocactus glaucescens common name is Blue Barrel Cactus is native to the limestone hills of Hidalgo, Mexico. It is a spherical or cylindrical cactus growing to 60 cm in diameter, height up to 45 cm. It has long yellow spines. Its blooms yellow flowers in summer and the flowers last a very long time. The plants start blooming flowers when they are about 13 cm in diameter. In cultivation in temperate regions it must be grown under glass. People like this cactus and plant in pot to decorate their house.

Blue Barrel Cactus

Blue Barrel Cactus

Blue Barrel Cactus

Blue Barrel Cactus

Blue Barrel Cactus

Blue Barrel Cactus

Blue Barrel Cactus

Blue Barrel Cactus: Flowers

  

Blue Barrel Cactus: Flowers

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