Ferocactus stainesii v. pilosus Cactus but if you keep it

but if you keep it wet then it will rot

Under stress conditions this plant may turn purple

In the winter it will drop its leaves and become dormant

This is a medium size Agave that does well in the ground in zone 8 and above or in a large pot for indoor growers

The really aren't as long as you pay attention to its particular needs

Ferocactus stainesii v. pilosus Cactus but if you keep itFerocactus stainesii var. pilosus Family: Cactaceae. The Mexican Fire Barrel cactus. This is a nice species with long reddish spines. In time it can get 5 6' tall, but that is after decades in the ground. In a pot it stays manageable size. Flowers are bright orange red. Takes normal cactus care. Can take light frost but is at risk in a hard frost. You will receive a plant shown in the last image or one similar. Plants shown in a 3. 5" pot. Important