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0Ferocactus glaucescens (DC.) Britton & Rose
- Accepted name
- Bisnaga glaucescens (DC.) Orcutt the name used is a synonym2
- Taxonomy
- Family: Cactaceae · Genus: Ferocactus1
- Synonyms
- 3
15 synonyms
- Ferocactus glaucescens (DC.) Britton & Rose
- Echinocactus dietrichianus C.F.Först.
- Echinocactus glaucescens DC.
- Echinocactus mammillarioides Hook.
- Echinocactus pfeifferi Seitz
- Echinocactus pfeifferi Zucc. ex Pfeiff.
- Echinocactus theiacanthus Lem.
- Echinocactus theionacanthus Lem.
- Echinofossulocactus pfeifferi (Zucc.) Lawr.
- Ferocactus pfeifferi (Zucc.) Backeb.
- Malacocarpus mammillarioides (Hook.) Britton & Rose
- Neoporteria mammillarioides (Hook.) Backeb.
- Neoporteria subgibbosa mammillarioides (Hook.) Donald & G.D.Rowley
- Parrycactus glaucescens (DC.) Doweld
- Pyrrhocactus mammillarioides (Hook.) Backeb.
Still missing: plant type, native distribution, natural habitat, height / growth form, flowering period, growth & dormancy period.
Sources (9)
- GBIF Backbone Taxonomy – Ferocactus glaucescens · Scientific name · CC BY 4.0
- GBIF – Bisnaga glaucescens (accepted) · Accepted name · CC BY 4.0
- GBIF – synonyms · Synonyms · CC BY 4.0
- Wikidata – Q310510 · CC0
- Wikidata – IUCN Red List status (P141) · Conservation status · CC0
- IUCN Red List · Conservation status
- Wikimedia Commons – Ferocactus glaucescens (at Mito Botanical Garden, Ibaraki Prefecture, Japan).jpg · CC BY-SA 4.0
- Wikipedia (de) – Ferocactus glaucescens · CC BY-SA 4.0
- Wikipedia (en) – Ferocactus glaucescens · 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.
Ferocactus glaucescens – what to know
Ferocactus glaucescens – family: Cactaceae, genus: Ferocactus. Care guidelines: light: full sun; water: low; min. 5 °C. It is not known to be toxic to cats or dogs.
All Ferocactus species in the catalog →Detailed toxicity data →
Frequently asked questions
How often should I water Ferocactus glaucescens?
Sparingly: let the soil dry out completely between waterings, and water even less in winter.
How much light does Ferocactus glaucescens need?
It needs plenty of direct sun – the sunniest window, or outdoors in summer, suits it best.
How cold can Ferocactus glaucescens get?
Keep it above 5 °C – it is frost-tender and needs a frost-free spot in winter.
Is Ferocactus glaucescens toxic to cats and dogs?
It is not known to be toxic to cats or dogs.
When does Ferocactus glaucescens 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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Questions about this species
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Data sources: GBIF.org – Ferocactus glaucescens (CC BY 4.0) · Wikidata – Q310510 (CC0) · Wikimedia Commons – Ferocactus glaucescens (at Mito Botanical Garden, Ibaraki Prefecture, Japan).jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0) · Wikipedia – Ferocactus glaucescens (CC BY-SA 4.0) · Care data is for guidance only.
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