Echinocactus grusonii
Echinocactus grusonii, commonly known as golden barrel cactus, golden ball or mother-in-law’s cushion, is one of the most cultivated cacti. At maturity, the stem of this cactus changes from a spherical form to a barrel form with 21 to 37 dark-green ribs. The plant has very numerous areoles on each rib and white colored woolen hairs at the top. Bright yellow flowers appear in the upper areoles in summer, but they only appear after 20 years. The green fruits are spherical and covered with white wool.
Datasheet
| Common Name | golden barrel cactus/ golden ball/ mother-in-law’s cushion |
|---|---|
| Botanical name | Echinocactus grusonii |
| Family | Cactaceae |
| Life Cycle | Perennial |
| Foliage | Evergreen |
| Basic Colour | yellow |
| Height | 0.6 -> 1 m |
| Habitat | Desert areas, volcanic rocks on slopes |
| Altitude | 1400 m |
| Bloom Time | June -> September |
| Plant Type | Cactus, Ornamental |
| Fruit Type | Berry |
| different tolerances | Tell us |
| Used Parts | Whole plant |
| Plant Uses | Ornamental |
| Active substances | Tell us |
| USDA Zone | 8 (-12), 9 (-7), 10 (-1), 11 (+4), 12 (+10) |
| Sun Exposure | Sun, Part shade |
| Soil pH | Neutral |
| Soil Moisture | Dry |
| Soil Type | Sandy, Peaty, Stony |
| Propagation | by seeds / by sowing, by Cuttings, by division, Self sows |
| Germination | Tell us |
| Pests/ Diseases | mealybugs |
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