Echinocactus grusonii var. albispinus
Also Known As
- White Spine Golden Barrel
Plant type
cactus / succulent
size
- H: 3'
- W: 3'
planting zones
- 9a-11
Echinocactus grusonii var. albispinus plant details
Echinocactus grusonii var. albispinus is an evergreen cactus / succulent with blue and green foliage. In spring yellow flowers emerge. Features fuzzy texture. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and low water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in average, gritty and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Echinocactus grusonii var. albispinus
- Plant type: cactus / succulent
- Plant family: cactaceae
- Foliage: evergreen blue and green
- Mature size: 0 - 3 FT - wide, 0 - 3 FT - tall
- Flowers: yellow blooms in spring
GROWING CONDITIONS for Echinocactus grusonii var. albispinus
- USDA Zones: 9a - 11
- Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
- Watering frequency: low
- Resistant to: heat and verticillium wilt
- Soil needs: average, gritty and well-drained
Nursery contributed plant descriptions
By: Moon - Sun Cactus & Koi Gardens
Gardening facts about Echinocactus grusonii var. albispinus plant
How to Grow Echinocactus grusonii var. albispinus
Sun Exposure
- sun - mostly sun
Water Needs
- low - drought tolerant
Soil Needs
- average
- well-drained
- gritty
Special Situation
- heat tolerant
- verticillium wilt resistant
Features
Foliage Color
- green
- blue
Flower Color
- yellow
Flower Season
- spring
Foliage Season
- evergreen
Texture
- fuzzy
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Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent
Zones
9a-12
Size
Height: 2'-3'
Width: 2'-3'
- sun
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- dry when dormant
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Plant Type
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Zones
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Size
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Width: 4"-8"
- sun
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Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent
Zones
8b-11
Size
Height: 12"-24"
Width: 24"-48"
- sun - mostly sun
- drought tolerant
- dry when dormant
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Plant Type
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Zones
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Size
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Width: 12"
- sun
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Plant Type
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Zones
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Size
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Width: 1'-2'
- sun - bright shade
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