Care and Propagation Information
General Care for Echinocactus grusonii “Golden Barrel Cactus”
Echinocactus grusonii “Golden Barrel Cactus” is a great addition to rock gardens. As it grows, it becomes cylindrical. It can be grown in the ground, in planters, or large succulent garden beds.
Watering
Echinocactus grusonii “Golden Barrel Cactus” has typical watering needs for a succulent. It's best to use the “soak and dry” method, and allow the soil to dry out completely between waterings.
Where to Plant
“Golden Barrel Cactus” is not cold hardy, so if you live in a zone that gets colder than 20° F (-6.7° C), it's best to plant this succulent in a container that can be brought indoors. It does well in full to partial sun during the Summer. In the Autum, be sure that “Golden Barrel Cactus” gets less light.
Plant in an area of your garden that gets 6 hours of sunlight a day. If planting indoors, place in a room that gets a lot of sunlight, such as near a southern-facing window (if you're in the Northern Hemisphere).
How to Propagate Echinocactus grusonii “Golden Barrel Cactus”
Echinocactus grusonii “Golden Barrel Cactus” can be propagated from seeds.
Seeds
To grow “Golden Barrel Cactus” from seeds, sow your seeds in a well-draining soil. You can grow Echinocactus grusonii seeds outdoors if you live in an zone above 9a. If you live in a cooler area, you can begin sowing indoors under a grow light or on a seed mat.
Commonly Mistaken For
Parodia leninghausii “Golden Ball”
