Echinocactus grusonii
Golden Barrel Cactus
Description
Globe shaped trunk, vertical ribs lined with thick rows of golden spines, Slow to 3', Containers, Full sun but prefers some shade in low desert, well drained soil, rots with poor drainage,,
Plant Type
Succulent, Cactus
Height Range
Under 1', 1-3'
Flower Color
n/a
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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As the weather gets hotter avoid the temptation to increase run times.
Instead, schedule more start times with one to two hours in between to allow the water from the previous session to soak in before watering again.