Echinocactus grusonii
GOLDEN BARREL CACTUS
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The Golden Barrel Cactus is also known by the name 'Golden Ball', and amusingly 'Mother-In-Law's Cushion'! Growing to over a meter in height (after many years) this cactus is native to Mexico, and can be cultivated in warm climates around the world. Balls grown relatively quickly, and are easy to grow. Mature plants have highly pronounced ribs, up to 35 of them, and on young plants these ribs will appear to be knobby. Mature plants will produce small yellow flowers at the crown of the plant in summer.
Type: Perennial or houseplant
Location: Sun
Hardiness zones: 9-12
Seeds per packet: 5
Obtain a container with holes in the bottom, to allow water to drain. Use a mix of 50:50 compost/soil and sand. Surface sow as light aids germination. Water the seeds in. These seeds can grow in temperatures of 21C-29C (70-84F), average about 26C (79F), or a heat mat can be helpful. It is very important to keep the soil moist until germination, and do not let the soil dry until the plants are formed. Watering can be done from a bottom tray, as not to disturb the seeds. The seeds generally germinate in 2-6 weeks, with warmer temperatures towards the quicker end of that range.
Ornamental use only. These seeds and/or plants are poisonous. This plant species is known to cause dermatitis in some individuals. The use of gloves when handling may be beneficial.
Echinocactus grusonii
GOLDEN BARREL CACTUS
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The Golden Barrel Cactus is also known by the name 'Golden Ball', and amusingly 'Mother-In-Law's Cushion'! Growing to over a meter in height (after many years) this cactus is native to Mexico, and can be cultivated in warm climates around the world. Balls grown relatively quickly, and are easy to grow. Mature plants have highly pronounced ribs, up to 35 of them, and on young plants these ribs will appear to be knobby. Mature plants will produce small yellow flowers at the crown of the plant in summer.
Type: Perennial or houseplant
Location: Sun
Hardiness zones: 9-12
Seeds per packet: 5
Obtain a container with holes in the bottom, to allow water to drain. Use a mix of 50:50 compost/soil and sand. Surface sow as light aids germination. Water the seeds in. These seeds can grow in temperatures of 21C-29C (70-84F), average about 26C (79F), or a heat mat can be helpful. It is very important to keep the soil moist until germination, and do not let the soil dry until the plants are formed. Watering can be done from a bottom tray, as not to disturb the seeds. The seeds generally germinate in 2-6 weeks, with warmer temperatures towards the quicker end of that range.
Ornamental use only. These seeds and/or plants are poisonous. This plant species is known to cause dermatitis in some individuals. The use of gloves when handling may be beneficial.