| Common Name | Peninsula Barrel Cactus |
| Family | Cactaceae |
| Genus | Ferocactus |
| Species | Peninsulae |
| Origin | Mexico |
| Blooming | Spring, produces orange-red tubular flowers near the crown |
| Leaf Color | Blue-green to gray-green stem |
| Sunlight | Sun |
| Category | Succulents plants |
| Pet Friendly | No |
Coarse mineral soil with high drainage (pumice, perlite, sand) and minimal organic matter
Water deeply only when soil is completely dry, reduce significantly in winter dormancy to prevent rot
Requires full sun exposure for compact growth; tolerate partial shade but may etiolate
Apply balanced cactus fertilizer once monthly during active growing season (Spring-Summer)
Remove dead spines or rotted sections carefully with sterilized tools
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