Ferocactus wislizeni f. variegata is a rare variegated form of the Fishhook Barrel Cactus, showing strong yellow and green patterning across the ribs. Variegation is stable and each plant displays a unique distribution of colour.
This species is naturally slow-growing and becomes a robust, heavily spined barrel with age. Variegated forms grow more slowly than standard plants and benefit from careful light management to maintain colour while avoiding stress.
Care
Light: Bright light to full sun; introduce gradually
Water: Water during warm months only; allow media to dry fully
Temperature: Heat tolerant; protect from frost
Media: Very free-draining, mineral-rich cactus mix
Feeding: Occasional light feeding during active growth
Key Characteristics
Growth habit: Barrel-form cactus
Colour: Green with yellow variegation
Spines: Strong radial spines; hooks develop with maturity
Growth speed: Slow
Plant size: Juvenile plant in a small nursery pot
Shipping Schedule and Biosecurity Information
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Dispatch & Shipping Information
ALL STATES (including WA, NT, TAS): We now offer a universal, streamlined schedule with two dispatches per week for all regions. This schedule includes all necessary biosecurity treatment and processing for plants sent interstate.
Tuesday Dispatch: Orders placed by Sunday 11:59 PM AEST.
Friday Dispatch: Orders placed by Wednesday 11:59 PM AEST.
Orders placed after these cut-offs will be dispatched on the next available day.
Plant Health Certification (PHC) Fees:
$20 fee applies to WA orders.
$10 fee applies to NT and TAS orders.
This fee is per order (not per plant) and is included in your shipping cost at checkout. It covers the mandatory biosecurity treatments (ICA-29, PS-27, ICA-62) required for interstate compliance.
Important Note: We operate independently from Collectors Corner. For any enquiries, please refer to our Help Centre (Contact Page).
