Ferocactus histrix

A large barrel cactus of the central Mexican highlands, growing in full sun on rocky, often volcanic slopes at about 1,200–2,600 m. It wants very strong light, warm days with cool nights, and a dry, cool winter.

At home, aim for

Day Cool-growingTargets in Plantistry

Night A clear drop at nightTargets in Plantistry

Humidity Dry airBand in Plantistry

Light Full sunDLI and PPFD in Plantistry

Expects a seasonal restGrows in the ground

Where it grows wild

Xeric shrubland (Central Mexican matorral) on rocky slopes, often volcanic or limestone, among low shrubs and other cacti in full sun.

Recorded at 1,004–2,558 m (median about 1,980 m), matching the literature's 1,200–2,600 m.

DurangoZacatecasAguascalientesJaliscoSan Luis PotosíGuanajuatoQuerétaroHidalgo

🔒 Growing it like that

The wild conditions above, turned into targets for a shelf, a tent or a greenhouse. The full profile has:

✓ Day and night temperature targets, and the limits it tolerates

✓ Humidity band, and how to hold it

✓ Light as DLI and PPFD for a grow light

✓ Wet and dry seasons, and whether to rest it

✓ Substrate and airflow

✓ A step-by-step setup to grow it like the wild

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Profiles are drafts built from measured range and climate and from published sources; each section carries its own confidence in the app.