Fishhook Barrel Cactus Ferocactus wislizenii Cactaceae
Form: Cactus Seasonality: Evergreen Size: 5ft tall by 24 in diameter Leaves: Reddish spines, stout flat thorn is curved inward creating a hook shape Flowers: Yellow-orange flowers around top of plant Fruit: Yellow, pineapple-shaped fleshy fruit; favorite food of wildlife Stems/Trunks: Single column Range/Origin: Arizona, Texas and northern Mexico Hardiness: Sunset Zones; 8-24 Comments: Low litter, Long hooked thorns CULTURAL REQUIREMENTS: Exposure: Full to partial sun Water: Low Soil: Tolerant; good drainage Propagation: Seed Maintenance: Minimal
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