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1Ferocactus emoryi (Engelm.) Orcutt
Ferocactus emoryi, known commonly as Emory's barrel cactus, Coville's barrel cactus and traveler's friend, is a barrel cactus in the genus Ferocactus.
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Sources (8)
- GBIF Backbone Taxonomy – Ferocactus emoryi · Scientific name · CC BY 4.0
- GBIF – distributions (Integrated Taxonomic Information System (ITIS); The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP); The IUCN Red List of Thre) · Native distribution · CC BY 4.0
- Wikidata – Q309591 · CC0
- Wikidata – IUCN Red List status (P141) · Conservation status · CC0
- IUCN Red List · Conservation status
- Wikimedia Commons – Ferocactus emoryi 32.jpg · CC BY 4.0
- Wikipedia (de) – Ferocactus emoryi · CC BY-SA 4.0
- Wikipedia (en) – Ferocactus emoryi · CC BY-SA 4.0
Automatic data comes from the open sources above, credited per their licences. Care experience is shown separately below.
Tips & experience from members
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How it thrives
Waterlow
Lightfull sun
Humiditylowgeneral genus data
Min. temperature5 °CNo monthly schedule is shown because cultivar-/species-level data is not yet sufficient. The general values above are guidance only.
Ferocactus tip: Its bold, colourful spines only develop in full sun; flowers come on mature plants only.
Coville's barrel cactus – what to know
Coville's barrel cactus (Ferocactus emoryi) – family: Cactaceae, genus: Ferocactus. Native range: North America, Arizona, Mexico Northeast, Mexico Northwest, Global. Care guidelines: light: full sun; water: low; min. 5 °C. One Perfect Plants Club member grows it (1 photos). It is not known to be toxic to cats or dogs.
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Frequently asked questions
How often should I water Coville's barrel cactus?
Sparingly: let the soil dry out completely between waterings, and water even less in winter.
How much light does Coville's barrel cactus need?
It needs plenty of direct sun – the sunniest window, or outdoors in summer, suits it best.
How cold can Coville's barrel cactus get?
Keep it above 5 °C – it is frost-tender and needs a frost-free spot in winter.
Is Coville's barrel cactus toxic to cats and dogs?
It is not known to be toxic to cats or dogs.
When does Coville's barrel cactus flower?
According to the general guideline for the genus Ferocactus: Typical flowering time: June, July, August.
What members’ data shows
When does it really bloom?
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Average watering interval
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Who grows it?
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Data sources: GBIF.org – Ferocactus emoryi (CC BY 4.0) · Wikidata – Q309591 (CC0) · Wikimedia Commons – Ferocactus emoryi 32.jpg (CC BY 4.0) · Wikipedia – Ferocactus emoryi (CC BY-SA 4.0) · Care data is for guidance only.
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