Echinocactus grusonii
Golden Barrel Cactus
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
Succulent, Cactus
Height 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, Small Spaces
Attracts Wildlife
n/a
Water Saving Tip:
Mulching and adding compost to soil can minimize evaporation and help soil absorb and store water.