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Echinocactus grusonii

Golden Barrel Cactus

Plant photo of: Echinocactus grusonii
Information by: George Hull MSN        Photographer: Mountain States Nursery

 

Description

Golden Barrel Cactus has a globe shaped trunk and vertical ribs lined with thick rows of golden spines. It grows slowly to 3' tall. It looks handsome in containers. It can thrive in full sun but prefers some shade in low desert. This cactus prefers well drained soil and rots with poor drainage.

 

Plant Type

Cactus

Height Range

Under 1', 1-3'

Width Range

Under 1', 1-3'

Flower Color

n/a

Flower Season

n/a

Leaf Color

Gold, Yellow

Bark Color

n/a

Fruit Color

n/a

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Full, Half

Water

Very Low

Growth Rate

Slow

Soil Type

Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular

Soil Condition

Average, Poor, Well-drained

Soil pH

Neutral, Basic

Adverse Factors

Thorns/Spines

Design Styles

Spanish

Accenting Features

Specimen, Unusual Foliage

Seasonal Interest

Fall

Location Uses

Entry, Indoor, Parking Strip, Patio, Park, Raised Planter, Walkways, With Rocks

Special Uses

Container, Fire Resistant, Small Spaces

Attracts Wildlife

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

Mulching around plants helps retain water and improves the soil.