{"product_id":"ferocactus-glausescens6cm","title":"Ferocactus glaucescens 5.5cm","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2962\/3312\/files\/collection-minisuc-final_240x240.jpg?v=1641192599\" style=\"float: left;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eFerocactus glaucescens (DC.) \u003c\/em\u003eBritton \u0026 Rose\u003cem\u003e \u003c\/em\u003e- Ferrocactus\u003cbr\u003eSynonyms: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003eEchinocactus glaucescens\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFamily:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eCactaceae\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePot diameter:5.5cm.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis is a species of cactus native to east-central Mexico, where it grows on sloping limestone soils of the semi-mountainous and mountainous zone. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt is known by the name blue barrel cactus. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe plant develops a slow-growing, relatively compact upright spherical growth of 50 to 60 cm in height and up to 50 cm in diameter, often producing 2 to 10 lateral shoots at the base. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe stem is glaucous-grey in colour and is characterised by the presence of 11 to 15 strongly raised and slightly wavy vertical bands and relatively small, brown aureoles bearing 6 to 8 unevenly sized spines, which are 2,5 to 4 cm long and yellowish in colour. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe showy flowers, 4 cm long and 3 to 4 cm in diameter, develop between May and July from the top aureoles, are lemon-yellow in colour, chanelike in shape and are followed by relatively small, spherical, fleshy fruits 2,5 cm long, white-cream in colour at maturity, which contain hundreds of small black seeds.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt is a relatively slow-growing plant, very hardy, adaptable and hardy under conditions similar to those of its natural habitat. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt grows excellently in sunny, bright positions, requiring full exposure to the sun, and prefers light, extremely stiff sandy to sandy-loam soils, but it is a highly adaptable species, able to survive even in the poorest and stony soils, provided there is excellent aeration of the rootstock. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt can withstand minimum temperatures of at least - 1°C, as long as excellent aeration of the rootstock and protection of the base from excessive precipitation are ensured. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt is an extremely drought resistant plant and is very tolerant of high summer temperatures, but grows much better when carefully irrigated in the warmer months of the year. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt dislikes intense, prolonged dampness, which is associated with internal rot of the rootstock and base and the weakening of the plant.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Plant with virtually zero cultural requirements once established in a suitable site. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIts growth rate can be increased by applying summer irrigation and careful water fertilisation. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt can be propagated by cuttings of lateral shoots and seeds.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEnglish\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eF. glaucescens is native to Mexico Gulf and Mexico Northeast where the plant grows on limestone hills and in deciduous dry forests where the plant can spread up to 2300 m of altitude.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eF. glaucescens is a globose succulent belonging to the Cactaceae botanical family. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe plant is solitary and can reach up to 55 cm tall and 50 cm in diameter. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe stem is globular and becomes columnar in age, it is arranged in 10-15 ribs. The ribs are well-marked and slightly wavy. The stem is glaucous grey to bluish in colour and ribs bear round areoles. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFrom the areoles emerge 6-7 radial spines curved inwards, yellow, and 0-1 central spine long and strong. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlooming occurs in late spring to early summer and the flowers are borne at the apical part of the plant. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe flowers are funnel-shaped, bright yellow in color with wonderful bright purple stripes on petals and last a very long time. The fruit is white.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"vc_custom_1618991628537\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"text-block-18\" class=\"mk-text-block  jupiter-donut-\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCultivation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"vc_custom_1639134759891\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"text-block-19\" class=\"mk-text-block  jupiter-donut-\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a slow growing plant, easy to cultivate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe plant needs a full light sun exposure but is recommended to avoid direct sun-light in the hottest periods. The plant does not like temperatures below 6°C so it needs to be placed indoors in the coldest periods.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe soil should be mixed with pumice, clay and loam to allow the drainage and prevent the root rot, the plant is prone to it indeed. Remember to use a perforating pot to drain excess water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWatering can be done regularly in Spring and Summer: during the vegetative period you can water the plant (every 7 days), checking that the soil is completely dry before watering again; in winter you should stop the watering to allow the plant to enter dormancy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you want a faster and lush growth you can fertilize the plant once a month during the growing season with the specific fertilizers for cacti; stop fertilizing during the winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf the pot starts to be too small for the plant you can repot the plant in a pot 2 cm wider. Repotting should be done early in the growing season with fresh new potting soil. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe name comes from the Latin \"ferox\", that is fierce, given by the presence of colourful, strong numerous and menacing thorns along the ribs of the stem.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSend\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBy Acs\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Greenleaf Garden Center","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":31785762324529,"sku":"Ferocglausesc5.5cm","price":4.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2962\/3312\/products\/Ferocactus-glaucescends-5.jpg?v=1638355631","url":"https:\/\/green-leaf.gr\/en-eu\/products\/ferocactus-glaucescescens-5-5cm","provider":"Greenleaf Garden Center","version":"1.0","type":"link"}