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,,

 

  • Anatomy

  • Culture

  • 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:

Eliminate runoff, especially with fixed spray sprinklers, clay soils, and slopes, by dividing the total watering time into shorter increments.
This allows water to soak in.