Ferocactus > Ferocactus fordii

Details about growing and caring for Ferocactus fordii

Full sun throughout the year. It can tolerate light sporadic frosts.
The lowest temperature (ºC) supported by this cactus is on average: -5

Watering and care:

Water abundantly during the growing cycle. In winter keep completely dry at 10 degrees Celsius.

Pests:

Mites, mealybugs, scaly insects.

Best types of soil:

Any rich, well-drained soil.

Scientific name:

Ferocactus fordii

Synonyms:

Echinocactus fordii.

Origin:

It has a relatively restricted range on the Pacific coast of Baja California and Baja California Sur, Mexico, North America.

Natural Habitat Ferocactus fordii:

The species is found in the flat sandy areas of the Sonoran desert scrub, and in the coastal sand dunes and flat grassy areas.

There are 1 Ferocactus fordii in the collections: