Echinocactus-Grusonii: profile golden barrel
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Echinocactus grusonii (golden barrel cactus) is native to Guanajuato, Hildalgo, Queretaro, and San Luis Potosi, Mexico. Nearly disappeared from wild due to overharvesting and dam construction.
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- 1. Fat spherical shape with glowing yellow spines
- 2. Clustered plants with 2-5 heads available in nursery trade
profile golden barrel for Echinocactus-Grusonii
Echinocactus grusonii (golden barrel cactus) is native to Guanajuato, Hildalgo, Queretaro, and San Luis Potosi, Mexico. Nearly disappeared from wild due to overharvesting and dam construction.
How to handle profile golden barrel on Echinocactus-Grusonii
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Fat spherical shape with glowing yellow spines
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Clustered plants with 2-5 heads available in nursery trade
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Adults grow scull cap-sized patch of cream-colored wool on stem tops
Ongoing Echinocactus-Grusonii notes
Must be grown in full sun for best gold spine coloration. Will not flower until at least 14 inches across.