Fishhook Barrel Cactus
NameFishhook Barrel Cactus
Species NameFerocactus wislizeni
Common NameFishhook Barrel Cactus
Bonsai Styleformal-upright
Estimated Age (years)40
Container TypeN/A
Geographic Originnorth-america
Cultivation Difficultyexpert
Trunk Featuressucculent stem, ribbed, spines
Foliage Typespines
Height (cm)50
Nebari (Root Flare) QualityN/A
Is Floweringtrue
Notable FeaturesProminent hooked reddish spines, vibrant crown of red-pink flowers, large spherical form.
Description
This specimen is a large, mature Fishhook Barrel Cactus (Ferocactus wislizeni) growing in its natural habitat. It exhibits a robust, ribbed body covered with distinctive reddish, hooked spines. A vibrant crown of red-pink flowers adorns its apex, indicating it is currently in bloom.
