Ferocactus latispinus var. spiralis

Barrel Cactus, Fish-Hook Cactus, Devil's Tongue

Family: Cactaceae Cactus


Type Perennial, succulent
USDA Hardiness range 10A - 11
Exposure Full sun
Bloom color Pink, purple, white
Water needs Dry
Landscape uses Container, rock garden
Height 6" to 18" / 15cm to 45cm
Spread 6" to 12" / 15cm to 30cm
Growth rate Slow
Persistence Evergreen
Bloom attributes Attracts butterflies, flowers are rare
Leaf color n/a
Fruit color Yellow
Soil pH requirements Acidic, neutral, slightly alkaline
Soil type Sandy, clay, loamy
Form Rounded
Attributes and features Attracts birds, native to North America, invasive