A barrel cactus [Echinocactusand Ferocactus spp] is native to the deserthabitats of the southwestern United States of America and of northern Mexico. Among the six species of the Echinocactus genus, only one is easy to grow. That's the golden barrel or mother-in-law 's seat cactus [Echinocactus grusonii]. It reaches an adult height of 4 feet/1.2 meters and sports beautifully golden spines. But its owner must wait 30-40 years for it to burst into flower if potgrown.
All 35 species of the Ferocactus genus must be monitored for sugary secretions. The sugary solutions are secreted in summer and fall. They attract pollinating ants outdoors. Inside, the solutions encourage sooty mold and must be washed off.
The native habitat of the barrel cactus ranges from the southern United States of America to Mexico. It's called the barrel cactus because of its barrel shape. It also is called the fish hook cactus because of its spines. Its scientific name is Ferocactus spp.
Desert. Cacti thrive in arid habitats. Too much watering will kill the plant.
Yes, the barrel cactus has roots.
in winter the barrel cactus
a cactus lives in a desert
No, the barrel cactus is a vascular plant.
A barrel cactus stores water in their spongy stem, which swells and looks like a barrel, hence the name.
No, the saguaro is a distinct species of cactus and different from the various barrel cacti.
All cacti are vascular plants, including the barrel cactus.
There are a number of species of barrel cactus that live in the deserts of North America.
you can not eat a barel cactus
Barrel cactus have fibrous roots