Plants: Ferocactus electracanthus

Family: Cactaceae

Pot Diameter: 5.5 cm

The Ferocactus electracanthus is an impressive spherical cactus, known for its thick, curved, and brightly colored yellow or red spines that resemble electric discharges. Its body is deeply ribbed, with a compact shape and extremely slow growth, making it ideal for collections of rare cacti.

• Impressive appearance
• Unique spines that change color with age
• Very long-lived and drought-resistant

Care:

• Light: Direct or bright light for intense spine coloring
• Watering: Sparse, allow the substrate to dry completely
• Substrate: Use a cactus substrate with pumice or perlite
• Temperature: 20–35°C, not below 10°C
• Fertilization: Once a year with low-nitrogen fertilizer
• Propagation: From seed – difficult but stable

Flowers: Yellow or pink, during summer months – only on mature plants