Echinocactus grusonii

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Golden Barrel Cactus

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Information by: George Hull MSN Photographer: Mountain States Nursery

Description

Globe shaped trunk, vertical ribs lined with thick rows of golden spines, Slow to 3', Containers, Full sun but prefers some shade in low desert, well drained soil, rots with poor drainage,,

Plant Type

Succulent, 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:

Move turf away form sidewalks and pavement.

Instead plant shrubs or groundcovers next to the pavement, and water with low-flow drip or bubbler system to eliminate runoff from turf sprinklers