Golden Barrel Cactus (Echinocactus Grusonii)
An iconic cactus variety!
130mm shown in red pot, 190mm shown in black pot
Plant Size:
Height:
0.6m
Width:
0.9m.
Over time Golden Barrel cactus can form offsets (babies) that result in clumps of plants up to 1.8m wide
Flowering:
Bright yellow flowers up to 50mm dia. are produced on mature specimens receiving plenty of sunlight
Water Requirement:
Low.
Minimal water required winter. Overwatering will lead to root rot, avoid watering in direct sun which can burn the plant
Drought tolerant
Disease & Pest Resistance：
Excellent, but keep an eye out for mealy bug, scale and spider mites
Soil Type：
Free draining
Light Requirement
Full sun, light shade. In extreme heat situations some protection from direct sun is advantageous
Cold & Frost Tolerance：
Not generally considered frost tolerant, but can withstand short periods of cold, more so if the soil or potting mix is dry and well drained
Growth Rate:
Expect 30-40mm p.a. in goood conditions
Spikes:
Yes. Sometimes referred to as "Mother-in-laws cushion"!
Origin:
South-Western US, Mexico
Sun grown