.plant-container { font-family: inherit; } .plant-container ul { list-style: none; padding-left: 0; margin-left: 0; } .plant-container li { display: flex; align-items: center; margin-bottom: 8px; line-height: 1.6; padding-left: 0; } .plant-container img { width: 24px; height: auto; margin-right: 10px; vertical-align: middle; flex-shrink: 0; } Golden Barrel Cactus Cactus, Echinocactus, Assorted Description This striking round cactus features a prominent, golden-colored spiny exterior. It tends to grow slowly, forming a globular shape up to 24 inches wide, and produces vibrant yellow flowers during blooming season. Hardy and drought-tolerant, it is perfect for xeriscaping and low-maintenance gardens. Suggested Uses Ideal for rock gardens, container displays, and desert landscapes. Its unique shape makes it a focal point in xeriscapes or as a striking feature in succulent gardens. Plant Details Botanical Name: Echinocactus grusonii Common Name: Golden Barrel Cactus Size & Growth: Up to 24 inches in diameter, slow-growing Hardiness Zones: 9-11 Foliage Type: Succulent, spiny Bloom Time: Summer Growth Rate: Slow Light Requirements: Full sun Attracts Pollinators: Yes Indoor Friendly: Yes, with plenty of sunlight Container Friendly: Yes Deer Resistant: Yes Pet Warning: Keep away from pets; spines are sharp Fragrant: No Cut Flower: Not typically used as cut flowers Grows Well With: Agave, aloe, and other succulents Care Tips Planting Instructions: Use well-draining cactus or succulent mix; plant in a pot with drainage holes Soil Moisture: Very dry; water sparingly during active growth, avoid overwatering Soil Type: Sandy or gritty cactus soil Humidity: Low humidity preferred Pruning Instructions: Remove dead or damaged spines; minimal pruning needed Winter Care: Keep in a protected, dry environment in colder zones Planting Depth: Plant at the same depth as in the nursery pot Fertilization: Feed with cactus fertilizer during growing season Special Care: Avoid overwatering; ensure ample sunlight for best growth
