Ferocactus Wislizeni

Ferocactus Wislizeni thrives in dry soil and should be watered sparingly. Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.

Candy barrel cactus Water Frequency →

Candy barrel cactus Root Rot →

Ferocactus Wislizeni requires abundant, bright and direct light. Place it less than one foot from a window to ensure it receives enough light to survive 💪. Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement in your home 🏡.

Candy barrel cactus Light Requirements →

Candy barrel cactus Direct Sunlight Needs & Tolerance →

Greg does not have confirmed data on this plant’s toxicity. If you, a family member, or a pet consumes plant material of unknown toxicity, it’s always best to consult a medical professional.

If you or someone else ingested this plant, call Poison Control at US (800) 222-1222. If a pet consumed this plant, contact your veterinarian or the ASPCA at US (888) 426-4435.

Ferocactus Wislizeni prefers dry environments. Providing extra humidity or misting your plant allows water to linger on leaves, which can create the perfect environment for harmful types of fungi.

Candy barrel cactus Humidity Needs →

Ferocactus Wislizeni is very sensitive to wet soil, so choose a potting soil that drains very well and doesn’t retain too much moisture. A good soil will have lots of perlite or vermiculite for drainage and some organic matter for nutrition. A few handfuls of perlite added to regular store-bought cactus soil will do the trick!

When and How to Successfully Repot Candy barrel cactus →

Ferocactus Wislizeni grows very slowly and doesn’t require added fertilizer. Replacing your plant’s potting soil once a year should provide them with more than enough nutrition. Remember, plants get their energy from sunlight, not fertilizer!

It’s common for Ferocactus Wislizeni to go dormant in the wintertime and you may notice their growth slow down. Waterings should be spaced out more during this time.

Ferocactus Wislizeni is native to Southwestern United States and Mexico.

Ferocactus Wislizeni produces flowers in the wild, but does not flower when kept as houseplants.

Ferocactus Wislizeni grows vertically and new growth will emerge from the top of the plant.

How and When to Prune Candy barrel cactus →

When troubleshooting a sad-looking houseplant, start by checking for signs of distress in its leaves, such as yellowing, browning, or drooping, which can indicate overwatering or nutrient deficiencies.

Inspect the soil moisture; too dry or too wet soil can cause problems.

Ensure the plant is getting the right amount of light, as too much or too little can stress it.

Finally, consider environmental factors like temperature and humidity, and adjust care routines accordingly to revive your plant.

• Common Bugs Affecting Candy barrel cactus →
• Drooping Candy barrel cactus Leaves →
• Candy barrel cactus Dropping Leaves →
• Candy barrel cactus Mushy Leaves →
• Black Spots on Candy barrel cactus →
• Brown Spots on Candy barrel cactus →
• Candy barrel cactus Leaves Falling Over →
• Candy barrel cactus Leaves Curling →
• Candy barrel cactus Yellow Leaves →
• Candy barrel cactus Root Rot →