Ferocactus glaucescens ( Blue Barrel Cactus ) / Live Plant / Desert Cactus Plant

Description: This listing is for one live Ferocactus glaucescens plant, similar in size and appearance to the one pictured in the photo, any pictures of mature specimens are for example only. Please be very careful of long, sharp spines when unpacking, using tongs is recommended.Latin Name: Ferocactus glaucescensCommon Names: Blue Barrel Cactus, Glaucous Barrel CactusFamily: CactaceaeCategory: CactusUSDA Zones: 9-11 (Arid Zones)Origin: MexicoHeight: 1-2′ Width: 1-2′Exposure: Full Sun to Part ShadeIrrigation: Very Low, Once EstablishedCold Hardiness: 25 FBloom Time: Spring, Early SummerBloom Color: YellowNotes:Ferocactus glaucescens, also known as Blue Barrel Cactus, are beautiful blue, slow-growing, medium-sized globular cacti that send up new pups or suckers from the base as they grow and mature, creating a mounding form. Water at the soil line to avoid burning. Indigenous Americans use this plant medicinally as well for many practical purposes ranging from cactus candy to needles to cook pots. Keep dry in Winter to prevent root rot. The yellow flowers become white fruits. Provide summer shade in extremely hot, baking, desert environments, full sun in more temperate zones or higher elevations.Good drainage is very essential for this plant to thrive. It needs low amounts of supplemental water once established. Irrigate by watering deeply and then allowing the top several inches of soil to dry between waterings. This encourages the plant to send roots deep into the earth in search of moisture, helping it to become established, prevent root rot, build drought tolerance, and resilience to heat and cold. The length of time between waterings will vary depending on your growing conditions and environment.These plants are sold for the purposes of ornamental cultivation. Any other uses are at the discretion of the buyer. Seller is not responsible for any harm or injury caused by improper handling or ingestion of the plant. Our plants are shipped with considerable personal time, cost, and careful attention so that they will arrive at their destination in good health, intact, and ready to adapt to a new environment. Orders will be processed and shipped within 7 business days. We have heat packs available for purchase with your order if you expect freezing temperatures the week your plant is shipped. The pot or rootball will be specially packed to prevent loss of moisture during the shipping process, but will still need to be unwrapped, and watered-in directly upon arrival to prevent further stress. Use caution when unpacking plants with sharp spines or thorns. Keep in a shady location protected from the sun and wind if not immediately transplanting. Plants can experience some stress during shipping and may experience a few damaged or yellow leaves. However, if the plant has sustained significant damage, please report the damage within seven days of delivery, including photographs of the damaged plant, and we will contact you as soon as possible. We will not accept responsibility for damaged plants once they have been transplanted. I am happy to answer any questions about combined shipping discounts for bulk purchases. Please contact me directly with any questions, comments, or concerns. Happy Planting! Copyright © 2021-2023 GoldenValleyBotanicalsAll rights reserved.

Price: 22.95 USD

Location: Golden Valley, Arizona

End Time: 2024-03-11T15:59:49.000Z

Shipping Cost: 8.49 USD