Ferocactus peninsulae - Exotic Succulent / Cacti - 10 Seeds Mange Tout

Ferocactus peninsulae - Exotic Succulent / Cacti - 10 Seeds Mange ToutFerocactus is a genus of large barrel shaped cacti, mostly with large spines and small flowers. There are about 30 species included in the genus. They are found in the southwestern United States and north western Mexico. Ferocactus peninsula is the common barrel cactus through the states of Baja California and Baja California Sur, North West Mexico. The species occurs in rocky places, in sandy areas and hillsides. The species tends to be more common

rounded shape with foliage touching the ground

Beneath the clusters of purplish flowers hang long bracts that can reach a foot in length

A determinate variety

because it usually grows to a modest height but spreads widely

but both sexes can be found on the same plant) and are pollinated by Wind

Harvest when fruit is 2-3" for best quality

This variety was created by Troy Primeaux a horticulturist in the US

5m with yellow-green leaves

Dense clumps of plants with a large rosette of glossy green narrow leaves

flower or fruit before the pathogen is able to cause an infection

short gnarled stems

Variety - Kalahari White Maize