How to grow Fishhook Barrel Cactus

Ferocactus latispinus

Slow growing to start but does well under cultivation. Use very draining soil, water during the aestival growth cycle (this plant need plenty of water) But needs to be avoided wetting the bodies of these plants while they are in sunlight. A wet cactus in the sun light can cause sun burning which can lead to scares or even fungal infections and death.
Needs full sun. Keep dry at 10°C in winter, but can tolerate sporadic light frost.

How long does Fishhook Barrel Cactus take to grow?

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Other names for Fishhook Barrel Cactus

Devil's Tongue Barrel, Crow's Claw Cactus, Fish Hook Cactus, Candy Cactus

Ferocactus latispinus subsp. latispinus, Ferocactus nobilis, Ferocactus latispinus var. greenwoodii, Ferocactus recurvus, Bisnaga recurva subsp. latispina

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