Echinocactus grusonii |
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Golden Barrel Cactus |
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,,
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Anatomy
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Culture
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Design
Plant Type
Succulent, Cactus
Height Range
Under 1', 1-3'
Flower Color
n/a
Flower Season
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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:
Check your irrigation systems at least once per month (or after each mowing).
Monitor each cycle to identify obvious problems and to confirm that all of the components are functioning properly.
Contact your water agency for assistance.