Golden Barrel Cactus

Echinocactus grusonii

Golden Barrel Cactus (Echinocactus grusonii) is a slow-growing succulent, hardy in USDA zones 10-11. It does best in full sun and part shade in well-drained, occasionally-dry and very-dry soil. Expect yellow, pink and purple blooms in summer. It stands up well to drought, dry soil and heat.

USDA zones

10-11

Sun

Full sun, Part shade

Growth rate

Slow

Maintenance

Low

Soil

Well-drained, Occasionally-dry, Very-dry

Bloom color

Yellow, Pink, Purple

Bloom season

Summer

Tough against

Drought, Dry soil, Heat

Native to

SW USA and Mexico