The Fire Barrel cactus is naive to Mexico and is extremely eye-catching. It has spectacular deep-green ribs topped with red spines. This cactus produces bright orange/red flowers- making it perfect for any desert landscaping project, it does well in properly draining soil and in full to partial sunlight.
Ferocactus pringlei (Fire Barrel)
Ferocactus pringlei
Fire Barrel
The Fire Barrel cactus is naive to Mexico and is extremely eye-catching. It has spectacular deep-green ribs topped with red spines. This cactus produces bright orange/red flowers- making it perfect for any desert landscaping project, it does well in properly draining soil and in full to partial sunlight.
| Plant Type | Cactus / Succulent |
| Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial Shade |
| Water Needs | Low |
| Hardiness Zone | Zone 10 (30°F)Zone 11 (40°F)Zone 12 (50°F-60°F)Zone 9 (20° F) |
| Flower Color | Red, Orange |
| Flower Season | |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Height | 2-8ft |
| Spread | 1-2ft |
| Characteristics | Evergreen, Showy |
| Attracts | Bees, Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds, Pollinators, Wildlife |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Garden Uses | Beds and Borders, Patio and Containers |
| Tolerance | Deer, Drought, Dry Soil, Rabbit, Rocky Soil |
| Soil Type | Loam, Sand |
| Soil PH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Well-Drained |
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