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0Ferocactus pilosus (Salm-Dyck) Werderm.
- Taxonomy
- Family: Cactaceae · Genus: Ferocactus1
- Native distribution
- Mexico Northeast, Mexico Southwest, Global, Braziluncertain3
- Synonyms
- 2
24 synonyms
- Echinocactus pilifer Lem.
- Echinocactus piliferus Lem.
- Echinocactus piliferus Lem. ex Ehrenb., 1848
- Echinocactus piliferus Lem. ex Labour.
- Echinocactus pilosus Galeotti
- Echinocactus pilosus Galeotti ex Salm-Dyck
- Echinocactus pilosus stainesii (Salm-Dyck) Voss
- Echinocactus pilosus flavispinus Schelle
- Echinocactus pilosus pringlei J.M.Coult.
- Echinocactus pilosus stainesii Salm-Dyck
- Echinocactus pringlei (J.M.Coult.) Rose
- Echinocactus pringlei J.M.Coult., 1896
- Echinocactus stainesii Hook.
- Echinocactus stainesii Hook. ex Salm-Dyck
- Ferocactus pilifer (Lem.) G.Unger
- Ferocactus pilifer flavispinus (Schelle) G.Unger
- Ferocactus pilifer stainesii (Salm-Dyck) G.Unger
- Ferocactus piliferus (Lem. ex Labour.) G.Unger
- Ferocactus piliferus flavispinus (Schelle) G.Unger
- Ferocactus piliferus stainesii (Salm-Dyck) G.Unger
- Ferocactus pringlei (J.M.Coult.) Britton & Rose
- Ferocactus stainesii (Hook. ex Salm-Dyck) Britton & Rose
- Ferocactus stainesii pilosus (Galeotti ex Salm-Dyck) Backeb.
- Ferocactus stainesii pringlei (J.M.Coult.) Backeb.
Still missing: plant type, natural habitat, height / growth form, flowering period, growth & dormancy period.
Sources (9)
- GBIF Backbone Taxonomy – Ferocactus pilosus · Scientific name · CC BY 4.0
- GBIF – synonyms · Synonyms · CC BY 4.0
- GBIF – distributions (The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP); The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species; Flora e Funga do Brasil - Lista ) · Native distribution · CC BY 4.0
- Wikidata – Q138529 · CC0
- Wikidata – IUCN Red List status (P141) · Conservation status · CC0
- IUCN Red List · Conservation status
- Wikimedia Commons – Ferocactus pilosus 10.jpg · CC BY 4.0
- Wikipedia (de) – Ferocactus pilosus · CC BY-SA 4.0
- Wikipedia (en) – Ferocactus pilosus · 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 pilosus – what to know
Ferocactus pilosus – family: Cactaceae, genus: Ferocactus. Native range: Mexico Northeast, Mexico Southwest, Global, Brazil. 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 pilosus?
Sparingly: let the soil dry out completely between waterings, and water even less in winter.
How much light does Ferocactus pilosus need?
It needs plenty of direct sun – the sunniest window, or outdoors in summer, suits it best.
How cold can Ferocactus pilosus get?
Keep it above 5 °C – it is frost-tender and needs a frost-free spot in winter.
Is Ferocactus pilosus toxic to cats and dogs?
It is not known to be toxic to cats or dogs.
When does Ferocactus pilosus 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
Ferocactus
Data sources: GBIF.org – Ferocactus pilosus (CC BY 4.0) · Wikidata – Q138529 (CC0) · Wikimedia Commons – Ferocactus pilosus 10.jpg (CC BY 4.0) · Wikipedia – Ferocactus pilosus (CC BY-SA 4.0) · Care data is for guidance only.
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