| Description | Golden Barrel Cactus (Echinocactus grusonii) is a plant that many people recognize. It is popular as a potted plant and an outdoor landscaping plant in mild climates. |
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| Pronunciation | (ek-in-oh-KAK-tus)(groo-SON-ee-eye) |
| Plant Type | All Plants, Cactus |
| Hardiness Zone | 9-10 |
| Sunlight | full sun |
| Moisture | dry out between watering |
| Soil & Site | well drained |
| Growing Media | well drained |
| Temperature | warm, average house, hot |
| Flowers | A cluster of yellow flowers is embedded in deep felt at the top of the plant. |
| Leaves | Spines are sharp, dense, and golden-yellow, occurring in clusters of 4-8 along its ribs, providing protection and giving it a shimmering golden appearance. The areoles are gold yellow. |
| Stems | A globular-shaped stem is thick with deep ridges. It will form clusters with age. |
| Dimensions | Can become a large globular plant. |
| Propagation | seeds |
| Native Site | San Luis Potosi-Haldalgo region of Mexico |
| Author's Notes | This plant is very popular as a landscape plant in areas where it is hardy. A former student of mine, who works for a Landscape company in San Diego, California, USA, commented on how people like to use this plant in pots around their homes. |
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