This spiney globe cactus is native to the Oaxaca region of Mexico. Known for it's flat licking spines it adds texture to any desert landscape. They stay low to the ground and look lovely planted adjacent to larger barrel cactus to create a stepping stone graduation of sizes. They bloom vibrant variegated pink blossoms on their crowns during spring and summer.
Ferocactus Macrodiscus (Candy Cactus)
Ferocactus Macrodiscus
Candy Cactus
This spiney globe cactus is native to the Oaxaca region of Mexico. Known for it's flat licking spines it adds texture to any desert landscape. They stay low to the ground and look lovely planted adjacent to larger barrel cactus to create a stepping stone graduation of sizes. They bloom vibrant variegated pink blossoms on their crowns during spring and summer.
| Plant Type | Cactus / Succulent |
| Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
| Water Needs | Low |
| Hardiness Zone | Zone 9 (20° F) |
| Flower Color | Pink, Pink-Rose |
| Flower Season | Spring, Summer |
| Growth Rate | Slow |
| Height | 4" |
| Spread | 18" |
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| Maintenance | Low |
| Garden Uses | Banks and Slopes, Beds and Borders, Edging, House Plant, Patio and Containers, Small Gardens |
| Tolerance | Cold, Drought, Frost, Heat, Rocky Soil |
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| Soil Drainage | Well-Drained |
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