Fishhook Barrel Size:3/5 Gallon A 5-gallon plant can double

A 5-gallon plant can double in size within 2–3 years in the Phoenix climate

Avoid organic mulch that traps moisture against the base

Container trees typically stay 4–6 feet tall

or matching containers

Fishhook Barrel Size:3/5 Gallon A 5-gallon plant can doubleArizona's Iconic Native Barrel Cactus Curved Fishhook Spines & Yellow Blooms Fishhook Barrel Cactus (Ferocactus wislizeni) is the classic Arizona barrel cactus the one you see leaning toward the sun across the Sonoran Desert. Native to the Phoenix Valley and perfectly adapted to our extreme heat, this iconic species features distinctive curved fishhook spines and a crown of cheerful yellow flowers in late summer. It's as tough as desert plants come