Ferocactus wislizeni (Multi-Offset Specimen)
Known as the Fish Hook Barrel Cactus, Ferocactus wislizeni is prized for its large, hooked spines and eventually forms a massive barrel up to 60 cm across and over a metre tall. This particular specimen is unusual as it has produced five offsets, rather than the single pup more commonly seen. A slow-growing, impressive collector’s plant. This plant will be sent bare-rooted (without soil) for safe shipping. This is a one-off plant – you will receive the exact specimen pictured.
Care
- Light: Full sun to bright, protected positions.
- Water: Water deeply during warmer months, allowing soil to dry between waterings; water sparingly in winter.
- Temperature: Warm-growing, protect from severe frost.
- Media: Free-draining cactus mix to prevent root rot.
- Fertiliser: Apply light cactus fertiliser during active growth; avoid excessive nitrogen which reduces spine colour.
Key Characteristics
- Growth Habit: Large barrel cactus
- Special Feature: Multiple offsets (five pups) – rare
- Spines: Large, red-brown hooked spines
- Size Potential: Up to 60 cm wide and 1 m tall
- Flowering: Yellow to orange flowers in spring on mature plants
Ferocactus wislizeni (Multi-Offset Specimen)
Known as the Fish Hook Barrel Cactus, Ferocactus wislizeni is prized for its large, hooked spines and eventually forms a massive barrel up to 60 cm across and over a metre tall. This particular specimen is unusual as it has produced five offsets, rather than the single pup more commonly seen. A slow-growing, impressive collector’s plant. This plant will be sent bare-rooted (without soil) for safe shipping. This is a one-off plant – you will receive the exact specimen pictured.
Care
- Light: Full sun to bright, protected positions.
- Water: Water deeply during warmer months, allowing soil to dry between waterings; water sparingly in winter.
- Temperature: Warm-growing, protect from severe frost.
- Media: Free-draining cactus mix to prevent root rot.
- Fertiliser: Apply light cactus fertiliser during active growth; avoid excessive nitrogen which reduces spine colour.
Key Characteristics
- Growth Habit: Large barrel cactus
- Special Feature: Multiple offsets (five pups) – rare
- Spines: Large, red-brown hooked spines
- Size Potential: Up to 60 cm wide and 1 m tall
- Flowering: Yellow to orange flowers in spring on mature plants
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Description
Known as the Fish Hook Barrel Cactus, Ferocactus wislizeni is prized for its large, hooked spines and eventually forms a massive barrel up to 60 cm across and over a metre tall. This particular specimen is unusual as it has produced five offsets, rather than the single pup more commonly seen. A slow-growing, impressive collector’s plant. This plant will be sent bare-rooted (without soil) for safe shipping. This is a one-off plant – you will receive the exact specimen pictured.
Care
- Light: Full sun to bright, protected positions.
- Water: Water deeply during warmer months, allowing soil to dry between waterings; water sparingly in winter.
- Temperature: Warm-growing, protect from severe frost.
- Media: Free-draining cactus mix to prevent root rot.
- Fertiliser: Apply light cactus fertiliser during active growth; avoid excessive nitrogen which reduces spine colour.
Key Characteristics
- Growth Habit: Large barrel cactus
- Special Feature: Multiple offsets (five pups) – rare
- Spines: Large, red-brown hooked spines
- Size Potential: Up to 60 cm wide and 1 m tall
- Flowering: Yellow to orange flowers in spring on mature plants
