Ferocactus histrix seeds grow into the porcupine barrel cactus — a barrel cactus native to the desert and dry shrubland biome of Mexico. The epithet histrix means 'porcupine' (from Greek hystrix), referring to the numerous, radiating spines resembling a porcupine's quills. Current taxonomy includes Ferocactus electracanthus (the amber-spined barrel) as a synonym. Produces a globose to cylindrical body; 20–48 ribs; numerous amber-yellow to reddish spines; yellow flowers. Cold-tolerant. Family Cactaceae.Full sun; very well-drained, rocky desert soils; drought-tolerant; cold-tolerant; Mexico desert conditions. 'Histrix' = porcupine (Greek hystrix; numerous radiating spines; includes syn. F. electracanthus=amber-spined); Mexico; globose-cylindrical; 20–48 ribs; amber-yellow spines; yellow flowers; cold-tolerant Globose-cylindrical; 20–48 ribs; amber-yellow spines; yellow flowers; Mexico; includes syn. F. electracanthus; cold-tolerant Mexico — desert/dry shrubland biome; porcupine barrel; includes syn. Ferocactus electracanthus; described DC., comb. G.E.Linds. Genus Ferocactus: SW USA to Mexico; Family Cactaceae; Order Caryophyllales Full sun; well-drained rocky desert soils; drought-tolerant; cold-tolerant; Mexico; amber spines; Cactaceae Ferocactus histrix — the porcupine barrel cactus — named for the porcupine-like radiating spines; includes F. electracanthus as a synonym; from Mexico.IMPORTANT: Pictures show the adult plant, which is not for sale. The offer is only for seeds.
