This plant differs from the common Golden barrel cactus (Echinocactus grusonii) only for the very short spines. Except for the spines it is identical in shape and size to the standard species. It has a single slowly growing globe-shaped stem that became elongated (barrel-shaped) in maturity, up to 90cm (180cm) in height and spread. This stem is pale green and heavily ribbed with numerous areoles sprouting radial, yellow spines.
Landscape Uses
It is an excellent plant for garden rockery settings, desert type landscapes, patios and botanical gardens.
- Size of the plant: 3 inches, blooming size.
- well-rooted, healthy plant
- Contents: cactus-1, potting mix, plant tag-1, pot-1.
- FERTILIZER: Enrich the soil using a fertilizer rich in potassium and phosphorous.( bonemeal powder/BASACOTE FERTILIZER)
- FLOWERING SEASON: It produces pink flowers with a CREAMY base. This cactus blooms in late winter or early spring
- WATERING: Indoor plants will need even less water than an outdoor plant because they are exposed to less sunshine. Keep in mind that overwatering is basically the only way in which you can kill a cactus. So, allow the soil to completely dry out before watering this plant.
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