San Diego Barrelcactus (Ferocactus viridescens)
San Diego Barrelcactus (Ferocactus viridescens) is a small, barrel-shaped cactus native to coastal southern California and northern Baja California, Mexico.
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Sunlight
Prefers full sun but tolerates partial shade. Protect from intense afternoon sun.
Watering
Allow soil to dry out completely between waterings. Reduce significantly in winter.
Soil
Well-draining cactus or succulent mix, gritty and fast-draining.
Temperature
Ideal growing range is 18-27°C. Can tolerate cooler temperatures in dormancy.
Habitat
Outdoor, Greenhouse
Fertilizer
Feed with a diluted cactus fertilizer during the growing season.
Care Requirements
Prefers full sun but tolerates partial shade. Protect from intense afternoon sun.
Allow soil to dry out completely between waterings. Reduce significantly in winter.
Well-draining cactus or succulent mix, gritty and fast-draining.
Ideal growing range is 18-27°C. Can tolerate cooler temperatures in dormancy.
Outdoor, Greenhouse
Feed with a diluted cactus fertilizer during the growing season.
Plant Overview
Plant Type
Succulent
Plant Category
Ornamental
Plant Place Type
Ground, Pot
Plant Environment
Outdoor, Greenhouse
Lifespan
Perennials
Plant Height
0.3-1 m
Spread
0.6-1.5 m
Growth Rate
Slow
Dormancy
Winter
Leaf Type
Spines
Flower Size
2-4 cm
Optimal Sunlight Lux
70000
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- kingdomPlantae
- divisionTracheophyta
- classMagnoliopsida
- orderCaryophyllales
- familyCactaceae
- genusFerocactus
- speciesFerocactus viridescens
Toxic for humans
No
Rating: 0/5
Toxic for pets
No
Rating: 0/5
Edible
No
Non-toxic to pets and humans.