Ferocactus latispinus rubra

Ferocactus latispinus ‘Rubra is a striking cactus, especially the Rubra type with reddish or vibrant spines. Here’s a full care guide:

☀️ Light:

• Full sun is best!

• At least 4–6 hours of direct sunlight daily.

• If kept indoors, place it near a south-facing window.

💧 Watering:

• Spring to fall: Water deeply but only when the soil is fully dry.

• Winter: Water very rarely (maybe once every 4–6 weeks).

• Avoid water pooling at the base — they hate “wet feet.”

🌡️ Temperature:

• Loves warm weather — ideal around 21–32°C (70–90°F).

• Cold hardy down to about 0°C (32°F) if dry, but protect from frost.

🌱 Soil:

• Needs fast-draining soil — cactus mix i

• s perfect.

•  Fertilizer:

• Feed once a month during growing season (spring and summer) with a low-nitrogen cactus fertilizer.

🪴 Potting:

• Always use a pot with drainage holes.

• Repot every 2–3 years — it grows slowly but can get quite chunky!

🌸 Flowering:

• It can bloom with gorgeous purple to red flowers in late fall if mature.

• Needs lots of sun and a slight winter chill (but not freezing) to encourage flowering.

Bonus Tip 🌟

If you want its red spines to stay vibrant, give it lots of light — low light can make the colors dull.