Ferrocactus Coloratus Cacti. Fire Barrel Cactus.
The Ferrocactus Coloratus is a very attractive Cactus with amazing spines. Usually a solitary variety of cacti where the young specimens are globe shaped and more mature plants take on a cylindrical form. Commonly called the Fire Barrel Cactus the green stem has 16-24 prominent acute ribs. The Spines are clearly differentiated, 7-13 stout central spines, reddish in colour can often be between 6-10mm wide(flattened), be curved and twisted where as the 8-12 radial spines are whitish in colour, slender, straight and spreading, up to 6cm long. Red coloured funnel shaped flowers have darder red mid-veins, are about 5cm long and followed by yellow coloured fruit. This really is a striking cactus and perfect for Cacti enthusiasts. Very difficult to find for sale at this size in the UK.
These are exceptional quality cacti from Specialist growers. Limited availability. Photos 1-3 show some of the actual Cactus plants in stock now.
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