Barrel cacti are various members of the two genera Echinocactus and Ferocactus, [1] endemic to the deserts of Southwestern North America southward to north central Mexico. [2] . Some of the largest specimens are found in the Sonoran Desert.

2023年2月11日 · Growing barrel cacti requires a sunny location, well-drained potting soil, and minimal watering. Barrel cactus plants are characterized by their ribbed, cylindrical shape. The cacti come in many sizes and may be low and squat or as tall as 10 feet (3 m.) in height.

2023年9月11日 · The barrel cactus is native to Mexico and the US and is a family of rough, tough, and spiky plants with prominent spines and pretty flowers. If you’ve been to the Mojave Desert, you’ve probably seen these fascinating cacti growing on rocky terrain or along the road.

2025年1月28日 · Barrel cacti are unique cactus varieties, such as golden barrel cactus, blue barrel cactus, and white barrel cactus, with a barrel-like shape, water-storing ability, and striking flowers. They have a round, chubby body with prominent ribs and can grow large over time.

Barrel Cactus Genus: Ferocactus. Ferocactus, meaning "fierce or wild cactus," are always cylindrical or barrel shaped and are usually among the largest cacti of the North American deserts. All members of this genus have prominent ribs and are fiercely armed with heavy spines.

2023年5月14日 · The barrel cactus is native to the US and Mexico. This family of spiny plants produces beautiful flowers, and they're ideal for low-maintenance, low-water gardens. Visit the Mojave Desert and you'll find these types of barrel cactus growing in abundance.

2022年10月26日 · A wide range of barrel cactus varieties are found in the gravelly slopes and canyons of the Southwestern United States and much of Mexico. Read on and learn about a few of the most popular barrel cactus varieties.

The Barrel Cactus is a highly aesthetic cactus that forms a geometric pattern of spines arranged in a criss-cross manner. This typical cactus mainly grows in the deserts of southwest regions in arid grounds with less water but abundant sunlight.

2024年5月16日 · Barrels of cacti are a great addition to desert landscapes, succulent gardens, and rock gardens when they are grown in warmer climates. Barrels of cactus may be grown indoors as houseplants in colder climates. The Barrel cactus originated from the Sonoran Desert in North America.

Echinocactus or Barrel Cactus is a small genus of cacti that includes 5 accepted species that are indigenous to the Southwestern United States and Mexico. In the past, this genus included hundreds of species, but in the 1900s, noted cactus taxonomists, Nathaniel Britton and Joseph Rose, moved most species into different genera.