Summary

Ferocactus emoryi ssp. rectispinus is a barrel cactus native to Mexico's Baja California peninsula.

Botanical name: Ferocactus emoryi subsp. rectispinus (Engelm.) N.P.Taylor

Synonym: Ferocactus rectispinus, Echinocactus rectispinus, Echinocactus emoryi var. rectispinus

Family: Cactaceae

Origin: Mexico

Common name: cactus, barrel cactus

Hardiness: not hardy, -2°C dry in winter

Ferocactus emoryi ssp. rectispinus is a barrel cactus that can reach 1.50 m in height and 0.45-0.60 m in diameter. The prickles are very long, reaching up to 22 cm. It needs well-drained soil, especially dry in winter. Water from spring to autumn, spacing out until the soil is dry.