golden barrel cactus
Also known as: golden ball cactus; mother-in-law's seat
A barrel-shaped stem to 50cm in height, with deep ribs bearing yellowish spines and, on mature plants, yellow flowers to 6cm in length
Scientific classification
- Species
- golden barrel cactus (Echinocactus grusonii)
- Genus
- Echinocactus
- Family
- Cactaceae
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- Toxicity
- Cactus Succulent · Conservatory Greenhouse
- Plant type
- 0.1-0.5 metres
- Height
- 0.5-1 metres
- Spread
- Evergreen
- Foliage
- Columnar upright
- Habit
- Summer
- Season of interest
- Full sun
- Sunlight
- 18 – 28 °C
- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of golden barrel cactus
Distribution map
Mexico
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Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of golden barrel cactus
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golden barrel cactus care guide
- Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
- Watering
- Full sun
- Sunlight
- 18 – 28 °C
- Ideal temperature
Watering
Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
Fertilizing
FertilizingBalanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through summer
Pruning
PruningNo pruning required
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by seed
Growing
GrowingGrow under glass in a loam-based potting compost with added extra grit. Water moderately when in growth, not at all when dormant. Apply a balanced liquid fertiliser 2 or 3 times in the growing season. Can mark on the surface if the environment is too humid
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Common pests and diseases
Diseases
Generally disease-free
Pests
May be susceptible to mealybugs
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