Echinocactus grusonii [crested form]
Also Known As
- Echinocactus grusonii f. cristate
- Golden Barrel Crested Cactus
Plant type
cactus / succulent
size
- H: 10"-12"
- W: 12"-18"
planting zones
- 9b-11
Echinocactus grusonii [crested form] plant details
Echinocactus grusonii [crested form] is an evergreen cactus / succulent with gold and green foliage. In summer 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 [crested form]
- Plant type: cactus / succulent
- Plant family: cactaceae
- Foliage: evergreen gold and green
- Mature size: 12 IN - 18 IN - wide, 10 IN - 12 IN - tall
- Flowers: yellow blooms in summer
GROWING CONDITIONS for Echinocactus grusonii [crested form]
- USDA Zones: 9b - 11
- Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
- Watering frequency: low
- Resistant to: heat and verticillium wilt
- Soil needs: average, gritty and well-drained
Gardening facts about Echinocactus grusonii [crested form] plant
How to Grow Echinocactus grusonii [crested form]
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
- gold
- green
Flower Color
- yellow
Flower Season
- summer
Foliage Season
- evergreen
Texture
- fuzzy
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Plant Type
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Zones
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Size
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Width: 3"-6"
- sun
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Plant Type
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Zones
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Size
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- sun - mostly shade
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- dry in winter
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Plant Type
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Zones
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Size
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- sun - mostly sun
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- dry in winter
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Plant Type
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Zones
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Size
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Width: 1"-2"
- sun - mostly sun
- occasional - drought tolerant
- dry when dormant
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Cactus / Succulent
Zones
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Size
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Width: 2'
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