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fishhook barrel cactus
Ferocactus wislizeni
perennial☀️ full sun💧 low water
A barrel-shaped desert cactus with distinctive downward-curving spines resembling fishhooks. It produces bright yellow flowers in late spring and early summer, followed by spiny yellow fruit.
Overview
- Form
- Growth Rate
- Size
- Dormancy
Tolerances & Soil
high
1471013
ColderWarmer
Zone range: Zone 4b to Zone 11bpH Range
7.0
3.556.589
pH range: 7 to 8.5Soil Texture
Seasonality
Bloom Season
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D
Harvest Season
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D
Season of Interest
SpringSummer
Succession Role
pioneer
Native to the United States
Native Range
Southwestern United States and Mexico
Native to: Arizona, New Mexico, Texas
Function & Care
wildlife benefitedible
Edible Parts
fruit
Establishment & Care
- Establishment
- Maintenance
- Years to Bearing
- Propagation