{"product_id":"nasiona-kaktusa-wislizena-ferocactus-wislizeni","title":"Wislizenus' Cactus Seeds - Ferocactus Wislizeni","description":"\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:14pt;\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"color:#656B39;\"\u003eWislizen's Cactus - Ferocactus wislizeni\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp style=\"font-size:12pt;\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"color:#656B39;\"\u003eFerocactus wislizeni\u003c\/strong\u003e is one of the most recognizable barrel cacti of the Sonoran Desert, known as the fishhook barrel cactus. Young plants are almost spherical; with age, they become barrel-shaped, while old specimens develop the form of a short, massive column with a diameter of \u003cstrong\u003e50–80 cm\u003c\/strong\u003e and a typical height of \u003cstrong\u003e1–2 m\u003c\/strong\u003e. The stem has \u003cstrong\u003e15–28\u003c\/strong\u003e ribs with dense, reddish-brown spines; the largest, hook-shaped central spine measures up to \u003cstrong\u003e8–10 cm\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:14pt;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth and development\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp style=\"font-size:12pt;\"\u003eThe species grows slowly to moderately: plants several years old are small spheres, and they develop a barrel shape after a dozen or so years. In nature, mature specimens usually measure \u003cstrong\u003e60–120 cm\u003c\/strong\u003e, with record specimens reaching \u003cstrong\u003e3 m\u003c\/strong\u003e; their lifespan is estimated at \u003cstrong\u003e50–130 years\u003c\/strong\u003e. Old plants lean southward because the intense afternoon sun slows growth on the sun-exposed side - hence the name “compass cactus”. In a pot, the plant remains smaller and retains its spherical form for a long time.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:14pt;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlowering and fruiting\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp style=\"font-size:12pt;\"\u003eFlowers appear in summer and early autumn (in nature, from July to September) in a ring around the top of mature plants. They are funnel-shaped, \u003cstrong\u003e4–7 cm\u003c\/strong\u003e in diameter, and yellow, orange, coppery or red, often with a darker stripe on the petals. After flowering, yellow, fleshy fruits up to \u003cstrong\u003e5 cm\u003c\/strong\u003e long develop; they are edible and remain on the plant for more than a year. In cultivation, flowering usually takes a dozen or so years because Ferocactus plants bloom only after reaching a considerable size.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:14pt;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin and natural habitat\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp style=\"font-size:12pt;\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"color:#656B39;\"\u003eFerocactus wislizeni\u003c\/strong\u003e is native to the southwestern United States and northwestern Mexico. It occurs in Arizona, New Mexico, western Texas, and the states of Sonora, Sinaloa and Chihuahua. It inhabits the Sonoran Desert, dry scrubland and grasslands at elevations of \u003cstrong\u003e100–1600 m above sea level\u003c\/strong\u003e, on gravelly alluvial fans and sandy valleys. The climate features hot summers with monsoon rains and dry winters with brief frosts. On the IUCN Red List, the species is classified as Vulnerable (VU).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:14pt;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCultivation requirements\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp style=\"font-size:12pt;\"\u003eFull sun and a very well-drained, mineral-rich growing medium are essential - use cactus soil mixed half and half with coarse sand, pumice or grit. From spring to autumn, water thoroughly, but only after the growing medium has dried out completely (every 1–2 weeks during hot weather). In winter, at a temperature of \u003cstrong\u003e5–12 °C\u003c\/strong\u003e, the plant rests without water. In nature, it tolerates brief frosts of \u003cstrong\u003e-9 to -15 °C\u003c\/strong\u003e, but only when the growing medium is dry; therefore, in the temperate climate of Europe, it is grown in a container and overwintered in a bright, cool and dry room.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"font-size:12pt;\"\u003eFertilize 2–3 times per season with a cactus fertilizer low in nitrogen. A deep pot with drainage benefits the roots, while plants moved outdoors in spring should be gradually acclimatized to sunlight.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:14pt;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrnamental uses\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp style=\"font-size:12pt;\"\u003eWislizen's Cactus is a classic desert cactus for collectors: symmetrical and heavily armed, with a beautiful contrast between its red spines and green skin. It works well as a solitary plant in a heavy pot on a sunny terrace, and in warmer regions of Europe in dry gravel gardens; in a greenhouse, it grows into an impressive barrel over the years. Because of its hook-shaped spines, it should be kept away from walkways and children.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"mr.seed","offers":[{"title":"10","offer_id":54108333408584,"sku":"2743","price":3.9,"currency_code":"PLN","in_stock":true},{"title":"100","offer_id":54108333441352,"sku":"2744","price":29.6,"currency_code":"PLN","in_stock":true},{"title":"1000","offer_id":54108333474120,"sku":"2745","price":245.0,"currency_code":"PLN","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0939\/2649\/0440\/files\/Nasiona-Kaktusa-WislizenaFerocactus-wislizeni.webp?v=1790069198","url":"https:\/\/www.mrseed.eu\/en\/products\/nasiona-kaktusa-wislizena-ferocactus-wislizeni","provider":"mr.seed","version":"1.0","type":"link"}