Ferocactus stainesii RED FORM 8-14cm diameter | Mexican fire barrel | Staines' barrel cactus Single-Variant often soft-hued

often soft-hued

The plant’s greenish stems contrast beautifully with its delicate

Its needles shimmer with a subtle blue-green hue

displaying shades of reddish-brown to dark brown

Perlès examines when fire was first used

Ferocactus stainesii RED FORM 8-14cm diameter | Mexican fire barrel | Staines' barrel cactus Single-Variant often soft-huedFerocactus stainesii, commonly known as the Staines' barrel cactus, is a striking species native to the southwestern US. This cactus is admired for its robust barrel shape and vibrant red hues, especially in the Ferocactus stainesii red form. Its distinctive appearance adds bold color and texture to any collection or desert landscape. The red form barrel cactus displays deep crimson spines that contrast beautifully with its green ribbed body.