Ferocactus emoryi ssp. rectispinus
Scientific Name: Ferocactus emoryi ssp. rectispinus (Engelmann) N.P. Taylor
Synonym: Echinocactus emoryi var. rectispinus , Ferocactus rectispinus
Family: Cactaceae
USDA: 9b-11
Frost Tolerance: 25°F (-4°C)
Sun Exposure: Full sun to light shade
Origin: Mexico (central Baja California)
Growth Habits: Solitary, 2 feet in diameter (60 cm), over 7 feet tall (2 m); 13 to 24 ribs; areoles app. 1.4 inch apart (3.5 cm); 1 central spine, 3.6 to 5 inches long (9-13 cm) or more, never hooked; 8 to 12 radials, with the upper 3 larger
Watering Needs: Little to no water when established
Propagation: Seeds
Blooming Habits:
The flowers are large, light yellow, 2.4 inches long (6 cm) in summer.
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