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Devils Tongue Barrel Cactus (Ferocactus latispinus)
CactusPerennialModerate

Devils Tongue Barrel Cactus

Ferocactus latispinus

Family: Cactaceae

Devils Tongue Barrel Cactus grows in full sun and prefers gritty mineral cactus mix. Water needs: Low.

How to Grow Devils Tongue Barrel Cactus

Devils Tongue Barrel Cactus growing information includes sunlight requirements of Full sun, soil conditions listed as Gritty mineral cactus mix with a soil pH of 6.0-7.5, and Low water needs. The listed hardiness zones are 9-11. For propagation reference, the database lists germination or establishment information for Devils Tongue Barrel Cactus as 7-30 days, with planting or establishment depth listed as Surface sow. Days to maturity are listed as 4-7 years.

Plant Overview

Devils Tongue Barrel Cactus (Ferocactus latispinus) 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-1133
Family
Cactaceae
Plant type
Cactus
Life cycle
Perennial
Difficulty
Moderate

Growing Conditions

Devils Tongue Barrel Cactus is listed for full sun conditions. Water needs are listed as low. The database soil reference is Gritty mineral cactus mix. The listed soil pH range is 6.0-7.5, and the listed hardiness range is 9-11.

Hardiness zones
9-11
Sunlight
Full sun
Soil
Gritty mineral cactus mix
Soil pH
6.0-7.5
Water needs
Low

Seed & Germination

For seed starting, the listed germination time is 7-30 days and the seed depth is Surface sow. The listed time to maturity is 4-7 years. Use these values as general reference points and adjust for local climate, seed source, and growing conditions.

Germination
7-30 days
Seed depth
Surface sow

Harvest & Propagation

Days to maturity
4-7 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.