Xerophyte

Description

X Ferobergia is a horticultural intergeneric hybrid, made by crossing of a Ferocactus sp. as a female and Leuchtenbergia principisSN|12924]]SN|12924]] as a male. A limited number of variegated specimens appears with a variable frequency especially among F2 hybrid. (F2 hybrid means the plant of second generation derived from cross-pollination among F1 hybrids). These have unpredictable characteristics and produce offsprings unlike themselves. This plant often produces drops of nectar from areolar glands like Ferocactus. The variegated specimens have sectors, patches or stripes with two or more different colours, even distinct shades of green. Plants with variegated body are often highly prized.

Blooming Season

May-August