The Golden Barrel Cactus is a drought-tolerant plant, making it great as an entry-level plant. This cactus is very slow growing, taking up to 15 years to bloom. This plant is also very easy to propagate, with it producing offshoots called "pups" around the base of the cactus.
Echinocereus grusonii (Golden Barrel Cactus)
Echinocereus grusonii
Golden Barrel Cactus
The Golden Barrel Cactus is a drought-tolerant plant, making it great as an entry-level plant. This cactus is very slow growing, taking up to 15 years to bloom. This plant is also very easy to propagate, with it producing offshoots called "pups" around the base of the cactus.
| Plant Type | Native, Cactus / Succulent, Perennial |
| Exposure | Full Sun |
| Water Needs | Low |
| Hardiness Zone | Zone 10 (30°F)Zone 11 (40°F) |
| Flower Color | Yellow |
| Flower Season | Spring, Summer |
| Growth Rate | |
| Height | 3.5ft |
| Spread | 2ft |
| Characteristics | |
| Attracts | Bees, Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds, Pollinators, Wildlife |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Garden Uses | Banks and Slopes, Beds and Borders, House Plant, Patio and Containers |
| Tolerance | Drought, Dry Soil, Heat |
| Soil Type | Sand |
| Soil PH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Well-Drained |
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