Echinocactus grusonii      
Golden barrel    
Cactaceae Family     

Echinocactus grusonii

 

 

Form: large, low, round cylindrical cactus
Seasonality: evergreen
Size: to over 3ft high, slow grower; usually 1ft high to 2ft around
Leaves: golden yellow spines
Flowers: bright yellow; 1-2in wide; in summertime during day
Fruit:
Stems/Trunks: single rounded column; ribbed; spines along ribs
Range/Origin: Chihuahuan deserts
Hardiness: hardy, to 10° F at least

 

LANDSCAPE VALUE:

• accent
• containers
• effective for dramatic group of varying sizes

CULTURAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Exposure: full sun
• Water: natural rainfall except in drought years; better and faster growth with some supplimental, especially in summer
• Soil: unimproved desert soils
• Propagation: seeds
• Maintenance: none

Research by Master Gardener Pat Perry

NOTES:

Also called Mother-in-Law's cushion

golden barrel spines

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