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Golden Barrel Cactus

Echinocactus grusonii, popularly known as the golden barrel cactus, golden ball or mother-in-law’s cushion, is a well known species of cactus, and is endemic to east-central Mexico

  1. Keep your cactus at low to moderate temperatures averaging between 50 and 75℉ during the day. …
  2. The golden barrel cactus grows best when given plenty of sunlight. …
  3. During warm months, you should water your golden barrel cactus on a regular basis whenever you start to notice the soil drying out.

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Echinocactus grusonii, popularly known as the golden barrel cactus, golden ball or mother-in-law’s cushion, is a well known species of cactus, and is endemic to east-central Mexic

Plant Botanical Name: Echinocactus grusonii
USBG Plant Location: Conservatory
Conservatory Room Location: World Deserts
Plant Threat Level: Endangered

When Echinocactus grusonii was discovered and named in the late 1889, it was dug by the thousands and shipped all over North America and Europe to botanic gardens, palaces and private homes of collectors. As a result, there was concern for both this plant and its native habitat before the beginning of the 20th century. In 1990, populations of Echinocactus grusonii were the focus of an intensive rescue effort in the Rio Moctezuma Valley in Mexico. This valley, one of the few remaining habitats of the golden barrel cactus, was scheduled to be flooded after the construction of a major dam. Although there are very few Echinocactus grusonii in the wild today, off-site conservation has allowed for widespread propagation by nurseries and botanical gardens, and the golden barrel cactus is now one of the most popular cacti in cultivation.

Height

10cm – 15cm

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