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Echinocactus grusonii
Golden Barrel Cactus
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 well drained soil and rots with poor drainage.
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:
Water-wise plants can be beautiful as well as practical.
Take your 'My List' Hydrozone Report to a landscape designer, or local nursery, when selecting and purchasing plants.