Ferocactus > Ferocactus chrysacanthus

Details about growing and caring for Ferocactus chrysacanthus

It needs full sun. It can tolerate sporadic light frosts.
The lowest temperature (ºC) supported by this cactus is on average: -4

Watering and care:

Moderate to plentiful in growing season and little to no winter.

Multiplication:

Seeds

Best types of soil:

Use a very well drained substrate. Coarse sand or stone can be added to the universal substrate for good results.

Scientific name:

Ferocactus chrysacanthus

Synonyms:

Echinocactus chrysacanthus, Echinocactus rubrispinus, Ferocactus chrysacanthus f. rubrispinus.

Origin:

Mexico

There are 9 Ferocactus chrysacanthus in the collections: