Ferocactus emoryi Extra Large Barrel Cactus 2

Ferocactus emoryi is a huge barrel cactus from the lower deserts of Arizona and Mexico (Sonora). It is normally a solitary barrel cactus except in case of injury to the growing tip, it lacks the lower radial spines of F. wislizenii and F. acanthodes but has similar heavy, ridged, hooked central spines. This species of Ferocactus will grow 10-30 inches (to 80 cm) wide and 7 feet (2 meters) tall. The body may turn red in the fall and winter and shrivel in a bit. The flowers can be yellow or red. It is cold hardy to at least the mid-twenties.