50 Arizona Barrel Cactus Seeds

The Arizona Barrel Cactus is indigenous to the lower deserts of Arizona and in Mexico: Sonora, Sinaloa, and Baja California Sur.

Drought Tolerant and cold hardy to about USDA Zone 9a: (-6.6 °C) (20 °F). It has no problem handling 110+ degree summers if planted in the ground and receives seasonal rainfall. The plant does best in full sun all day.

The best soil is a well-drained sand-pebble-dirt mixture.

Suitable for xeriscaping in arid climates or in containers.

• Sunlight: Full Sun
• Plant Type: Succulent Cactus
• USDA Hardiness Zone (°F): 9 (20 to 30 °F)
• Plant Category: Cactus
• Genus: Ferocactus
• Plant Uses: Ornamental & Xeriscape
• Species: emoryi
• Class: Succulent
• Common Name: Arizona Barrel Cactus
• Soil pH: Neutral
• Watering: Light
• Soil Type: Gravel Sand Mix, Desert Dirt
• Season of Interest: Spring, Summer, Fall
• Climate: Arid, Moderate, Dry