Ferocactus fordii
Scientific Name: Ferocactus fordii (Orcutt) Britton & Rose
Synonym: Echinocactus fordii
Family: Cactaceae
Sunset®: 8-24
USDA: 9-10
Sun Exposure: Full sun
Origin: Mexico (Pacific coast of Baja California: San Bartolomé)
Growth Habits: Solitary, 16 inches tall (40 cm), 1 foot in diameter (30 cm), slightly depressed in the center; 21 ribs; grey areoles, 0.8 inch apart (2 cm); 4 central spines, with one hooked, 0.8 to 1.6 inches long (2-4 cm); 15 spreading radials.
Watering Needs: Little to no water when established
Blooming Habits:
Diurnal purple flowers, 1.5 inches in diameter (4 cm), in summer.
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