Ferocactus wislizeni (Multi-Offset Specimen)
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Known as the Fish Hook Barrel Cactus, Ferocactus wislizeni is prized for its large, hooked spines and eventually forms a massive barrel up to 60 cm across and over a metre tall. This particular specimen is unusual as it has produced five offsets, rather than the single pup more commonly seen. A slow-growing, impressive collector’s plant. This plant will be sent bare-rooted (without soil) for safe shipping. This is a one-off plant – you will receive the exact specimen pictured.
Care
- Light: Full sun to bright, protected positions.
- Water: Water deeply during warmer months, allowing soil to dry between waterings; water sparingly in winter.
- Temperature: Warm-growing, protect from severe frost.
- Media: Free-draining cactus mix to prevent root rot.
- Fertiliser: Apply light cactus fertiliser during active growth; avoid excessive nitrogen which reduces spine colour.
Key Characteristics
- Growth Habit: Large barrel cactus
- Special Feature: Multiple offsets (five pups) – rare
- Spines: Large, red-brown hooked spines
- Size Potential: Up to 60 cm wide and 1 m tall
- Flowering: Yellow to orange flowers in spring on mature plants
Shipping and Biosecurity Information
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Dispatch:
Orders are processed in scheduled weekly runs.
VIC, QLD, NSW, SA & ACT: Sunday 11:59 pm cut-off. Orders are generally prepared from Monday and dispatched by Thursday. Allow up to 9 working days for processing.
WA, TAS & NT: Thursday 11:59 pm cut-off for Friday treatment. Orders are generally prepared from Monday and dispatched by Thursday. Allow up to 10 working days for treatment, certification and processing.
Dispatch dates are not guaranteed and may be affected by biosecurity requirements, weather, public holidays, order volumes and plant preparation.
Express Shipping speeds up transit after dispatch only. It does not speed up processing, treatment or certification.
Biosecurity Fees:
- WA & TAS: $20 per order
- NT: $10 per order
Fees are included at checkout and help cover mandatory plant treatment and health certification.
Important:
Where certification is required, a physical address must be supplied for traceability. Delivery to a PO Box is still allowed.
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Size: 100mm Sq Pot Bare rooted
