Water Needs
Light Needs
Common Name
Golden Barrel Cactus
Scientific Name
Echinocactus grusonii
Plant Type
Accent/Succulents
Deciduous / Evergreen
Evergreen
Special Features
Bold yellow spines make this cactus a focal point of any landscape.
Blooms
Summer
Growth Habit
Round
Growth Rate
Slow
Average Landscape Size
3' x 2'
Care Information
Marginally hardy in St. George. Locate on the south or west face of buildings to ensure adequate sunlight and warmth in the winter. Protect with frost cloth when night temperatures are expected to drop below 25 degrees-- especially for the first few years after planting.
