Compass Barrel Cactus
Ferocactus cylindraceus
Family: Cactaceae
Compass Barrel Cactus grows in full sun and prefers dry rocky desert soil. Water needs: Low.
How to Grow Compass Barrel Cactus
Compass Barrel Cactus growing information includes sunlight requirements of Full sun, soil conditions listed as Dry rocky desert soil with a soil pH of 6.0-8.0, and Low water needs. The listed hardiness zones are 9-11. For propagation reference, the database lists germination or establishment information for Compass Barrel Cactus as 14-30 days, with planting or establishment depth listed as Surface to 1/8 inch. Days to maturity are listed as 5-10 years.
Plant Overview
Compass Barrel Cactus (Ferocactus cylindraceus) is listed in the Cactaceae family and categorized as a cactus with a perennial life cycle. This profile summarizes growing information for hardiness, light, soil, water, seed starting, maturity, and other available cultivation details. Difficulty is listed as Moderate.
- Plant ID
- PLT-2539
- Family
- Cactaceae
- Plant type
- Cactus
- Life cycle
- Perennial
- Difficulty
- Moderate
Growing Conditions
Compass Barrel Cactus is listed for full sun conditions. Water needs are listed as low. The database soil reference is Dry rocky desert soil. The listed soil pH range is 6.0-8.0, and the listed hardiness range is 9-11.
- Hardiness zones
- 9-11
- Sunlight
- Full sun
- Soil
- Dry rocky desert soil
- Soil pH
- 6.0-8.0
- Water needs
- Low
Seed & Germination
For seed starting, the listed germination time is 14-30 days and the seed depth is Surface to 1/8 inch. The listed time to maturity is 5-10 years. Use these values as general reference points and adjust for local climate, seed source, and growing conditions.
- Germination
- 14-30 days
- Seed depth
- Surface to 1/8 inch
Harvest & Propagation
- Days to maturity
- 5-10 years
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Growing Reference Note
Plant performance can vary with climate, soil, weather, cultivar, seed quality, and gardening methods. The values on this page are general database reference ranges rather than a substitute for local extension guidance or seed-packet instructions.