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Southwest Barrel Cactus
Southwest fish-hook Barrel Cactus Ferocactus wislizenii in a pot on a wooden table
Southwest fish-hook Barrel Cactus Ferocactus wislizenii with flowers For Sale Online in a 5gal Cactus Nursery Pot
Southwest fish-hook Barrel Cactus Ferocactus wislizenii For Sale Online in a 5gal Cactus Nursery Pot
Southwest fish-hook Barrel Cactus Ferocactus wislizenii For Sale Online in a 5gal Cactus Nursery Pot
Southwest Barrel Cactus
Southwest Barrel Cactus
Size of our Southwest fish-hook Barrel Cactus Ferocactus wislizenii For Sale Online in a 5gal Cactus Nursery Pot
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Southwest Barrel Cactus

$89.00 - $249.00 $99.00 - $249.00

✔️ Healthy Arrival Guarantee —free replacement if damaged

✔️ Professionally Packaged for Safe Delivery and Easy Planting
✔️ Care Support Included— real experts
✔️ FREE Shipping (1–2 business days from our Arizona nursery)

 

⭐"Larger than expected. Had to purchase a larger pot. Arrived in great condition and was able to transplant easily helpfully with the shipping packaging. Happy with the purchase"


⭐"I was greatly surprised at the size of the plant. Very well packed and arrived in great shape. It also had two ripe fruit so I planted the seed and they are growing"

 

Why Customers Love the Southwestern Barrel Cactus

• Classic barrel form with dramatic fishhook spines
• Bright red flowers for seasonal color
• Extremely drought tolerant & low maintenance
• Cold hardy for a desert cactus
• Perfect for landscapes or containers

 

Southwestern Barrel Cactus 🌵

(Ferocactus wislizeni)


Iconic, Hardy & Perfect for Arid Landscapes

 

Bring the rugged beauty of the Sonoran Desert to your garden with the Southwestern Barrel Cactus, also known as the Fishhook Barrel Cactus. With its bold barrel shape, curved fishhook spines, and bright red flowers, this classic desert cactus delivers timeless character with very little maintenance.

 

Native to the Southwestern United States and northern Mexico, this cactus thrives in full sun, heat, and dry conditions, making it an ideal choice for water-wise landscapes and containers.

 

🌞 Key Features & Growing Habits

 

Impressive Form & Presence 🏜️


When planted in the ground, the Southwestern Barrel Cactus can eventually grow 5–6 feet tall (slowly, over many years). Its strong ribs, curved spines, and bold silhouette make it a striking architectural focal point in any landscape.

 

Cold Hardy & Heat Tough ❄️


Built for the Southwest, this cactus tolerates intense heat and can handle short periods of cold down to approximately 10–15°F. It performs best in USDA zones 7b–11 with protection from prolonged freezes.

 

Low-Maintenance Desert Performer 🌿


Thrives in full sun with excellent drainage and infrequent watering. Once established, it requires very little care—perfect for busy gardeners and drought-tolerant designs.

 

🌵 Ornamental & Landscape Uses

 

💧 Xeriscaping & Water-Wise Gardens

Ideal for arid and desert landscapes thanks to its minimal water needs.

 

🪨 Rock & Succulent Gardens
Adds bold texture and structure among gravel, stone, and other succulents.

 

🪴 Container Gardening
Our 5-gallon specimens (averaging 9" wide × 6" tall) are perfect for patios, balconies, and entryways, allowing you to enjoy desert beauty in smaller spaces.

 

🏙️ Architectural Focal Points
Looks stunning as a standalone statement plant or grouped with other cacti and succulents for dramatic effect.

 

 

🚚 Why Choose The Cactus Outlet

 

Your Southwestern Barrel Cactus is hand-selected and professionally packed to ensure it arrives healthy and ready to plant. Every order includes planting, watering, and general care instructions for an easy, stress-free start.

 

 


Design Ideas with Barrel Cacti

Design Ideas with Barrel Cacti

Barrel cacti are remarkably low-maintenance plants that bring subtle beauty and texture to any space. Our golden and red barrel cactus varieties add vibrant pops of color, making them perfect for container gardens or to enhance your landscape with minimal effort.

In potted arrangements, barrel cacti provide excellent contrast and visual interest when paired with other cacti and succulents. Outdoors, in climates that support them, grouping barrel cacti creates a stunning natural display that draws the eye.

These resilient plants thrive in relentless full sun and can tolerate moderate cold—down to the low twenties at night—making them both beautiful and hardy additions to your garden.

Barrel cacti are remarkably low-maintenance plants that bring subtle beauty and texture to any space. Our golden and red barrel cactus varieties add vibrant pops of color, making them perfect for container gardens or to enhance your landscape with minimal effort.

In potted arrangements, barrel cacti provide excellent contrast and visual interest when paired with other cacti and succulents. Outdoors, in climates that support them, grouping barrel cacti creates a stunning natural display that draws the eye.

These resilient plants thrive in relentless full sun and can tolerate moderate cold—down to the low twenties at night—making them both beautiful and hardy additions to your garden.

Design Ideas with Barrel Cacti

Design Ideas with Barrel Cacti

Barrel cacti are remarkably low-maintenance plants that bring subtle beauty and texture to any space. Our golden and red barrel cactus varieties add vibrant pops of color, making them perfect for container gardens or to enhance your landscape with minimal effort.

In potted arrangements, barrel cacti provide excellent contrast and visual interest when paired with other cacti and succulents. Outdoors, in climates that support them, grouping barrel cacti creates a stunning natural display that draws the eye.

These resilient plants thrive in relentless full sun and can tolerate moderate cold—down to the low twenties at night—making them both beautiful and hardy additions to your garden.

Barrel cacti are remarkably low-maintenance plants that bring subtle beauty and texture to any space. Our golden and red barrel cactus varieties add vibrant pops of color, making them perfect for container gardens or to enhance your landscape with minimal effort.

In potted arrangements, barrel cacti provide excellent contrast and visual interest when paired with other cacti and succulents. Outdoors, in climates that support them, grouping barrel cacti creates a stunning natural display that draws the eye.

These resilient plants thrive in relentless full sun and can tolerate moderate cold—down to the low twenties at night—making them both beautiful and hardy additions to your garden.

10gal Ferocactus glaucescens Blue Barrel Cactus Cluster For Sale Online in a Cactus Nursery Pot

Why Choose Our Barrel Cacti?

Why Choose Our Barrel Cacti?

Our barrel cacti are grown outdoors in their native habitat—right here in Southern Arizona. Nurtured with just the right balance of water and nutrients, they arrive in their natural, robust form—never greenhouse-grown or artificially conditioned.

These hardy plants are already acclimated to a variety of growing conditions, so you won’t see any signs of stretch or stress. What you receive reflects the same healthy appearance you’d find in the wild.

Whether you want to showcase them in a container on your patio, sunroom, or windowsill—or plant them directly in your landscape—our barrel cacti require no special acclimation. They’re ready to thrive as soon as they arrive.

Our barrel cacti are grown outdoors in their native habitat—right here in Southern Arizona. Nurtured with just the right balance of water and nutrients, they arrive in their natural, robust form—never greenhouse-grown or artificially conditioned.

These hardy plants are already acclimated to a variety of growing conditions, so you won’t see any signs of stretch or stress. What you receive reflects the same healthy appearance you’d find in the wild.

Whether you want to showcase them in a container on your patio, sunroom, or windowsill—or plant them directly in your landscape—our barrel cacti require no special acclimation. They’re ready to thrive as soon as they arrive.

Reliable Packaging & Shipping You Can Trust

Reliable Packaging & Shipping You Can Trust

Free Shipping for all Orders!

We are dedicated to providing the healthiest cacti and succulents available, shipped safely right to your doorstep. With over 20 years of experience, our expert packaging methods minimize damage and ensure your plants arrive in excellent condition.

Each plant is carefully wrapped in bubble wrap and secured with tape for maximum protection. We recommend keeping the wrapping on until your plant is settled in its final home—this added layer safeguards both you and the plant during handling and planting.

All of our plants are shipped bare root, making them easier to handle and ready to thrive as soon as you plant them.

Free Shipping for all Orders!

We are dedicated to providing the healthiest cacti and succulents available, shipped safely right to your doorstep. With over 20 years of experience, our expert packaging methods minimize damage and ensure your plants arrive in excellent condition.

Each plant is carefully wrapped in bubble wrap and secured with tape for maximum protection. We recommend keeping the wrapping on until your plant is settled in its final home—this added layer safeguards both you and the plant during handling and planting.

All of our plants are shipped bare root, making them easier to handle and ready to thrive as soon as you plant them.

Reliable Packaging & Shipping You Can Trust

Reliable Packaging & Shipping You Can Trust

Free Shipping on all Orders!

We are dedicated to providing the healthiest cacti and succulents available, shipped safely right to your doorstep. With over 20 years of experience, our expert packaging methods minimize damage and ensure your plants arrive in excellent condition.

Each plant is carefully wrapped in bubble wrap and secured with tape for maximum protection. We recommend keeping the wrapping on until your plant is settled in its final home—this added layer safeguards both you and the plant during handling and planting.

All of our plants are shipped bare root, making them easier to handle and ready to thrive as soon as you plant them.

Free Shipping on all Orders!

We are dedicated to providing the healthiest cacti and succulents available, shipped safely right to your doorstep. With over 20 years of experience, our expert packaging methods minimize damage and ensure your plants arrive in excellent condition.

Each plant is carefully wrapped in bubble wrap and secured with tape for maximum protection. We recommend keeping the wrapping on until your plant is settled in its final home—this added layer safeguards both you and the plant during handling and planting.

All of our plants are shipped bare root, making them easier to handle and ready to thrive as soon as you plant them.

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