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Echinocactus grusonii

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Golden Barrel Cactus

 
Plant photo of: Olea europaea
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Information by: George Hull MSN        Photographer: Mountain States Nursery

 

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 welldrained soil and rots with poor drainage.

 

  • Anatomy

  • Culture

  • Design

Plant Type

Succulent, Cactus

 

Height Range

03under, 03-1

 

Flower Color

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Flower Season

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Leaf Color

Yellow, Gold

 

Bark Color

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Fruit Color

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Fruit Season

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Water Saving Tip:

Add a rain sensor to your sprinkler controller to automatically interrupt the watering cycle when it rains.