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 Namegolden barrel cactus/
golden ball/
mother-in-law’s cushion
Botanical nameEchinocactus grusonii
FamilyCactaceae
Life CyclePerennial
FoliageEvergreen
Basic Colouryellow
Height0.6 -> 1 m
HabitatDesert areas,
volcanic rocks on slopes
Altitude1400 m
Bloom TimeJune -> September
Plant TypeCactus, Ornamental
Fruit TypeBerry
different
tolerances
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Used PartsWhole plant
Plant UsesOrnamental
Active
substances
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USDA Zone8 (-12), 9 (-7),
10 (-1), 11 (+4),
12 (+10)
Sun ExposureSun, Part shade
Soil pHNeutral
Soil MoistureDry
Soil Type Sandy, Peaty, Stony
Propagationby seeds / by sowing,
by Cuttings,
by division, Self sows
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Pests/ Diseasesmealybugs

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