The Golden Barrel Cactus
Common Name: Golden Barrel Cactus
Scientific Name: Echinocactus Grusonii
Height: 1-3 ft
Span: 2-4 ft
Growth Rate: Slow
Sun Tolerance: Full Sun
ABP Index: 4 (Aesthetics 4, Solidarity 4)
Golden Barrel cactus is rare and critically endangered species in the world. The shape of the Golden Barrel cactus is like round globe with 35 ribs in the body. The cactus has spines all over the body and produces flowers rarely. The flowers are pale-yellow in color and mostly blossoms in mid-summer. They can tolerate drought and low light for a longer period of time. Golden Barrel cactus is commonly found in the deserts of North America.
Close up of golden barrel cactus spines
Flower of Golden barrel cactus
Golden barrel cactus growing together
Golden barrel cactus growing together
Close up of a golden barrel cactus
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