Plant Database
Golden Baned Cactus
Echinocactus grusonii
The Golden Barrel Cactus is the quintessential, iconic cactus of desert landscapes. It forms a perfect, symmetrical, globe-shaped body densely armed with stiff, golden-yellow spines. Slow-growing and long-lived, it starts spherical and gradually becomes more cylindrical. Its striking geometric form and vibrant color make it a must-have focal point for any cactus collection, rock garden, or minimalist modern landscape.
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The classic barrel cactus, forming a perfect, solitary sphere that slowly becomes cylindrical.
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Covered in prominent, rigid, golden-yellow spines arranged in distinct ribs.
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Extremely slow-growing; a 1-foot diameter specimen can be decades old.
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Produces a crown of small yellow flowers on mature plants (over 20 years old).
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Drought tolerant but appreciates occasional water in summer; must have perfect drainage.
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An unmatched architectural specimen for pots, desert gardens, or as a living sculpture.