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Basic Info
Echinocactus Grusonii also known as the ‘Golden Barrel Cactus’. As the plant matures you can expect it to reach up to 1 m (24″) tall. The plants main feature would have to be the large almost round green stem of the cacti that is covered by golden looking spines. When it finally produces floweres you can expect it to produce pink floweres.
Care and Propagation Information
Watering
Echinocactus Grusonii ‘Golden Barrel Cactus’ can be quite beautiful when it is well-taken care off. This succulent type needs typical watering as the other succulents. The watering method is very important to keep your Golden Barrel Cactus healthy. It should not sit on the water, and an excess amount of water should be avoided. The best way of watering is soak and dry method this succulent. Yet, the succulent should be controlled to avoid overwatering.
General Care for Echinocactus Grusonii ‘Golden Barrel Cactus’
This succulent type is a beautiful cactus that everyone should have in their succulent collection.
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Quick Facts:
- Prefers full sun
- Can be grown outdoor
- Grows 1 m (2ft) tall
- Grows up to 60-120 cm (2-3ft) wide
- Can die easily if overwatered see: How to Water Succulent Plants
- Does not handle cold well
- Prefers Zone 9 -6.7 °C (20 F)
- Best propagated by seeds
- Flowers are pink
Where to Plant
Echinocactus Grusonii ‘Golden Barrel Cactus’ succulents need strong light. When planting this succulent type in a garden, make sure it gets sunlight. Full to partial sun is the best for its growth. It is better to grow outdoor rather than indoor.
This type of succulent prefers a warm climate. It can survive at zone 9a-11b which is around -6.7 °C (20 °F). If you live in a cold area, it is better to plant Golden Barrel Cactus in an indoor environment. As long as it gets enough sunlight, the plant will grow happily.
How to Propagate Echinocactus Grusonii ‘Golden Barrel Cactus’
Golden Barrel Cactus can be propagated by seeds. This succulent type does not require repotting often. Of course, the first-time repotting is essential when it is bought from the store.
Like all the other succulent types, a well-drained soil mixture is essential. If you want to know about well-drained soil mixtures, check How to Prepare Well-drained Soil for Succulent Plants.
How to Propagate Echinocactus Grusonii ‘Golden Barrel Cactus’ Using Seeds
This succulent type is a slow grower so even if it can be propagated by its seeds, this method is not recommended. To propagate from the seeds, plant the seeds in a well-draining soil mixture. This method can be used outdoors. In cooler areas, indoor propagating is recommended.
Origin and Habitat
The Golden Barrel Cactus is known to be native to the United States and Mexico.
