Echinocactus grusonii

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Golden Barrel Cactus

 
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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.

 

  • Anatomy

  • Sun/Water

  • Design

Plant Type

Succulent, Cactus

 

Height Range

Under 1', 1-3'

 

Flower Color

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Flower Season

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Leaf Color

Gold, Yellow

 

Bark Color

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Fruit Color

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Fruit Season

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Water Saving Tip:

Replace turf with groundcovers, trees, and shrubs. If you have areas where no one uses the grass, patches that do not grow well, or a turf area too small to water without runoff, consider replacing the turf with water-efficient landscaping.