Golden Barrel Cactus Outdoor - Echinocactus Grusonii

Golden Barrel Cactus (Echinocactus Grusonii) is a long-lasting ornamental cactus plant.

• Golden Barrel Cactus Also known as “Mother-in-law’s cushion”, is a stand out cactus plant that is distinct due to its appearance with having deeply ribbed lush green spiral round body and a cover of creamy yellow spines. Treasured with Woolly white-coloured hairs grown on their crown or cup-shaped vivid yellow flowers, that usually blossoms on these plants in their mature form especially during summer. These spiky hairy balls of fun are easy to take care of and are of long lasting. Making these Golden Barrel Cactus relevant or perfect for outdoor enthusiastic gardeners.

Golden Barrel Cactus is easy to care for.

• Scientifically also known as Echinocactus Grusonii, Golden Barrel Cactus are much easier to care for. Such as this cactus mostly prefers direct sunlight. Water requirement is less, apply it especially during summer at least once a month. They are drought resistant and can stand complete dryness. The soil on which they are supposed to be planted must be well-drained and sandy. To sight their healthy growth ideal temperature for them is around 10 to 24 degree Celsius. In terms of feeding, use potassium-based fertilizers and apply it along with water during summer.

Traditional uses involved around Golden Barrel Cactus.

• In South American regions especially in Mexico, parts of these cactus are used as edible and are consumed by cooking them. Parts like its flower buds, fruits, flesh and seeds too are known as food sources and consumed as fresh or dried or fried or even boiled in saltwater and spices.

It’s not a Pet-Friendly plant.

• Although there is nothing toxic or poisonous in them, it is covered with thorny spikes that could be hazardous to your pets or children. Therefore, they should be handled carefully with protective gloves especially during planting and must be kept away from the reach of children or pets.

Prompt Plant Delivery.

• Plants World is an exclusive plant shop among Dubai garden centres, that will get your plant delivery to your door steps with free plastic pots for plants. Golden Barrel Cactus (Echinocactus Grusonii) can also be presented as eco-friendly gifts or green giftings to any enthusiastic green thumb individuals.