Golden Barrel Cactus
Echinocactus grusonii (syn. Kroenleinia grusonii)
Family: Cactaceae
Native Range: Mexico (Chihuahuan Desert)
Native Habitat: Medium to steep slopes of volcanic or calcareous soil
Cultural Use/Significance: The Golden Barrel Cactus is endangered in the wild due to illegal poaching. The two known wild populations are near Zacatecas and Mesa de Leon.
Cultural Requirements
Temperature: Hardy to 20°F for a short time
Irrigation: Water deeply once a month. Do not wet the plant itself.
Relative Humidity: Low
Fertilizer:
Substrate: Well drained soils
Light: Full sun to light shade
References:
https://www.iucnredlist.org/species/40962/2947851
https://apps.cals.arizona.edu/arboretum/taxon.aspx?id=833
https://www.public.asu.edu/~camartin/plants/Plant%20html%20files/echinocactusgrusonii.html
Native Range: Mexico (Chihuahuan Desert)
Native Habitat: Medium to steep slopes of volcanic or calcareous soil
Cultural Use/Significance: The Golden Barrel Cactus is endangered in the wild due to illegal poaching. The two known wild populations are near Zacatecas and Mesa de Leon.
Cultural Requirements
Temperature: Hardy to 20°F for a short time
Irrigation: Water deeply once a month. Do not wet the plant itself.
Relative Humidity: Low
Fertilizer:
Substrate: Well drained soils
Light: Full sun to light shade
References:
https://www.iucnredlist.org/species/40962/2947851
https://apps.cals.arizona.edu/arboretum/taxon.aspx?id=833
https://www.public.asu.edu/~camartin/plants/Plant%20html%20files/echinocactusgrusonii.html