Ferocactus diguetii
Scientific Name: Ferocactus diguetii (Weber) Britton & Rose
Synonym: Echinocactus digueti
Family: Cactaceae
Sunset®: 8-24
USDA: 9-10
Sun Exposure: Full sun
Origin: Mexico (Baja California, Gulf islands - Carmen, Santa Catalina, Cerralvo, Danzante, and San Diego islands)
Growth Habits: Solitary, one of the largest species of Ferocactus, up to 12 feet tall (3.6 m), 3 feet in diameter (90 cm); mature plants have 25 to 35 ribs; areoles 0.6 inch apart (1.5 cm); 4 to 8 spines, almost all alike, not ringed or hooked, up to 3 inches long (7.5 cm)
Watering Needs: Little to no water when established
This species is named after Leon Diguet, a French explorer who was investigating pearl fisheries on Santa Catalina Island in the Gulf of California
Blooming Habits:
The Ferocactus diguetii has reddish flowers, 1.6 inches long (4 cm), 1.6 inches in diameter (4 cm). Fruits up to 1.2 inches long (3 cm)
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