Ferocactus latispinus ssp. spiralis
Scientific Name: Ferocactus latispinus ssp. spiralis (Britton & Rose) N.P. Taylor
Synonym: Echinocactus spiralis, Ferocactus recurvus, Ferocactus recurvus
Family: Cactaceae
Ferocactus latispinus v. spiralis in the Boyce-Thompson Arboretum greenhouse
USDA: 10-12
Sun Exposure: Full sun
Origin: Central Mexico (Puebla, Oaxaca)
Growth Habits: Solitary, 12 inches tall (30 cm), 12 inches in diameter (30 cm)
Watering Needs: Little water when established
Propagation: Seeds
The second picture is of 'Ferocactus nobilis', now considered synonymous with this taxon.
Blooming Habits:
White flowers with pink mid-stripes.
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