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1Ferocactus latispinus (Haw.) Britton & Rose
- Taxonomy
- Family: Cactaceae · Genus: Ferocactus1
- Native distribution
- Mexico Central, Mexico Gulf, Mexico Northeast, Mexico Southwest, Globaluncertain3
- Synonyms
- 2
8 synonyms
- Cactus multiangularis Voigt
- Cactus multiangularis Voigt ex Steud.
- Echinocactus cornigerus latispinus (Haw.) Voss
- Echinocactus recurvus tricuspidatus Salm-Dyck
- Echinofossulocactus cornigerus angustispinus Lawr.
- Echinofossulocactus cornigerus elatior Lawr.
- Echinofossulocactus cornigerus rubrospinus Lawr.
- Melocactus besleri-affinis Pfeiff.
Ferocactus latispinus is a species of barrel cactus native to Mexico.
Still missing: plant type, natural habitat, height / growth form, flowering period, growth & dormancy period.
Sources (9)
- GBIF Backbone Taxonomy – Ferocactus latispinus · Scientific name · CC BY 4.0
- GBIF – synonyms · Synonyms · CC BY 4.0
- GBIF – distributions (The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP); The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species) · Native distribution · CC BY 4.0
- Wikidata – Q147501 · CC0
- Wikidata – IUCN Red List status (P141) · Conservation status · CC0
- IUCN Red List · Conservation status
- Wikimedia Commons – Ferocactus latispinus 18.jpg · CC BY 4.0
- Wikipedia (de) – Ferocactus latispinus · CC BY-SA 4.0
- Wikipedia (en) – Ferocactus latispinus · CC BY-SA 4.0
Automatic data comes from the open sources above, credited per their licences. Care experience is shown separately below.
Tips & experience from members
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How members water it
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How it thrives
Waterlow
Lightfull sun
Humiditylowgeneral genus data
Min. temperature5 °CNo monthly schedule is shown because cultivar-/species-level data is not yet sufficient. The general values above are guidance only.
Ferocactus tip: Its bold, colourful spines only develop in full sun; flowers come on mature plants only.
Ferocactus latispinus – what to know
Ferocactus latispinus – family: Cactaceae, genus: Ferocactus. Native range: Mexico Central, Mexico Gulf, Mexico Northeast, Mexico Southwest, Global. Care guidelines: light: full sun; water: low; min. 5 °C. One Perfect Plants Club member grows it (1 photos). It is not known to be toxic to cats or dogs.
All Ferocactus species in the catalog →Detailed toxicity data →
Frequently asked questions
How often should I water Ferocactus latispinus?
Sparingly: let the soil dry out completely between waterings, and water even less in winter.
How much light does Ferocactus latispinus need?
It needs plenty of direct sun – the sunniest window, or outdoors in summer, suits it best.
How cold can Ferocactus latispinus get?
Keep it above 5 °C – it is frost-tender and needs a frost-free spot in winter.
Is Ferocactus latispinus toxic to cats and dogs?
It is not known to be toxic to cats or dogs.
When does Ferocactus latispinus flower?
According to the general guideline for the genus Ferocactus: Typical flowering time: June, July, August.
What members’ data shows
When does it really bloom?
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Average watering interval
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Who grows it?
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Questions about this species
Ferocactus
Data sources: GBIF.org – Ferocactus latispinus (CC BY 4.0) · Wikidata – Q147501 (CC0) · Wikimedia Commons – Ferocactus latispinus 18.jpg (CC BY 4.0) · Wikipedia – Ferocactus latispinus (CC BY-SA 4.0) · Care data is for guidance only.
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