Cactus & Yucca

Fishhook Barrel Cactus

Ferocactus wislizeni

$160.00

In Stock — 9 available

Option

Sun: Full Sun
Water Needs: Very Low
Mature Height: 3–6 ft
Mature Width: 1–2 ft
Bloom Season: Late Summer to Fall
Flower Color: Red-Orange to Yellow
Growth Rate: Slow
Cold Hardiness: Hardy to 10°F
Pollinator Friendly: Yes
Las Cruces Suitability: Excellent — Desert Adapted

Why We Recommend It

This iconic desert plant is perfectly suited for Las Cruces, requiring minimal water and thriving in full sun. Its striking form and colorful flowers add unique character to any desert landscape.

Plant details are general guidance — ask our staff about your yard's conditions.

Best For

Xeriscape
Containers
Accents
Rock Gardens

Full Sun
Very Low Water
3–6 ft

Botanical Name: Ferocactus wislizeni
Plant Type: Evergreen succulent / barrel cactus
Mature Size: 2–4 feet tall and 2–3 feet wide
Flower Color: Yellow to orange-red
Bloom Time: Late spring through summer
Foliage: Ribbed, barrel-shaped blue-green to gray-green body with prominent hooked, reddish-brown spines; evergreen
Light Needs: Full sun
Water Needs: Very low; extremely drought-tolerant
Soil: Very well-draining, sandy, gravelly, or rocky soil
Wildlife: Flowers attract bees, butterflies, and other native pollinators; fruits may provide food for wildlife
Special Attributes: Native to the Southwest, extremely heat and drought tolerant, long-lived, low maintenance, and excellent for rock gardens, xeriscapes, desert landscapes, and accent plantings.
Hardiness Zones: USDA Zones 7–11