Light-Temperature:
Full sun. It can tolerate sporadic light frosts.
The lowest temperature (ºC) supported by this cactus is on average:: 5
Irrigation:
Water during the growth cycle. Avoid moistening the bodies of these plants while in sunlight. In winter, keep it completely dry at 10 degrees Celsius.
Multiplication:
Seeds
Soil:
Suitable for any rich, well-drained soil.
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Scientific name:
Ferocactus gracilis ssp. gatesii
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Synonyms:
Ferocactus gatesii.
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Origin:
Mexico, the Bay of Angels and the Gulf of California.
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Natural Habitat:
Desert coastal fog.
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