Emory's Barrel Cactus

Ferocactus emoryi, Cactaceae

Zones

9–11

Layer

Shrub

Lifespan

Perennial

Growth

Slow

Guild Roles

ProducerPest Confuser

Growing Conditions

Sun

Full Sun (preferred)

Water

Low (established)Low (seedling)

Soil pH

6.5 – 8.5

Tolerances

Drought

Frost

Heat

Pest Resistance

Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

Tree ChollaCylindropuntia cholla

Pollinator SharingBeneficial Insect Habitat

Pale Desert ThornLycium pallidum

Beneficial Insect HabitatPollinator Sharing

SaguaroCarnegiea gigantea

Pollinator SharingBeneficial Insect Habitat

Whitethorn AcaciaVachellia constricta

Nitrogen FixationShade Provision

Peach ThornLycium cooperi

Nurse PlantShade Provision

Antagonistic Plants

Desert Christmas CactusCylindropuntia leptocaulis

Cacti with overlapping root zones competing for limited water resources

Uses

Functions

Emergency Water SourceFood ProductionLiving Barrier

Edible Parts

FruitFlower BudsCactus Flesh

Medicinal Uses

Cactus Flesh For Burns

Common Questions

What zones does Emory's Barrel Cactus grow in?

Emory's Barrel Cactus grows in USDA hardiness zones 9 through 11.

What are good companion plants for Emory's Barrel Cactus?

Good companions for Emory's Barrel Cactus include Tree Cholla, Pale Desert Thorn, Saguaro, Whitethorn Acacia, Peach Thorn.

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