Fishhook Barrel Cactus ‘Ferocactus wislizeni’

Introducing the Fishhook Barrel Cactus, known as Ferocactus wislizeni, which is a popular barrel cactus that belongs to the Ferocactus genus. Native to the southwestern United States and Southern New Mexico, this fishhook cactus is known for its unique appearance and interesting features.  The Ferocactus wislizeni cactus is commonly referred to as the Fishhook Barrel Cactus due to its distinctive cactus body with hooked spines that resemble fishhooks. It is also known by several other common names such as Arizona Barrel Cactus, Candy Barrel Cactus, Southwestern Barrel Cactus, Compass Barrel Cactus, and Visnaga.  The Fishhook Barrel Cactus has a cylindrical shape and can grow to a mature size of about 10 feet tall and 3 feet wide.It has prominent ribs running vertically along its body, which are lined with sharp, hooked central spines that serve as protection from predators and provide shade to the plant.The fishhook barrel cactus blooms during the spring and early summer with vibra