Bold barrel form with recurved fishhook spines creates a dramatic focal point in any landscape
Bright red flowers provide seasonal color and ornamental appeal
Extremely drought tolerant, requiring minimal watering once established
Cold hardy down to approximately 10–15°F for versatile planting zones
Low maintenance care with infrequent watering and minimal soil needs
⭐"Larger than expected. Had to purchase a larger pot. Arrived in great condition and was able to transplant easily helpfully with the shipping packaging. Happy with the purchase"
⭐"I was greatly surprised at the size of the plant. Very well packed and arrived in great shape. It also had two ripe fruit so I planted the seed and they are g
Botanical Name
Ferocactus wislizeni
Plant Type
Barrel cactus, succulent
Mature Height
5–6 feet (ground)
Pot Size
5-gallon (averaging 9 in wide, 6 in tall)
Sunlight
Full sun
Watering
Low, infrequent watering required
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Southwest Barrel Cactus.
I like it very much.
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Gary · August 10, 2026
Beautiful
Arrived in great condition and is a beautiful example of this type of cactus
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William · June 8, 2025
REVIEW
The plant was in great condition and very healthy. I bought this for my husband as he wants a cactus garden. This is the 3rd type of cactus that I have found for him. He was so excited when he opened it!