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Golden Barrel Cactus
Golden Barrel Cactus
The classic golden barrel cactus: a neat ball of golden spines that loves sun and needs very little water.
- Very easy
- Full sun
- Every 2 weeks in summer
- 12cm grow pot
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Golden Barrel Cactus
R 75.00
About this plant
About this plant
Golden Barrel Cactus
Also known as Echinocactus Grusonii
Light requirements: Indoor: Place it by your window with the brightest light. At least 6 hours of bright indirect light. Outdoor: Full sun - Full sun
Water requirements: Indoor & outdoor: Requires very little water. In summer water once every 2 weeks
In winter you will need to water way less to avoid root rot. Make sure that this plant never sit in water. It must never sit in soaked soil or a tray with water.
Warning: Extremely sharp thorns.
Note: Each individual plant is unique. This image is an example only, however the plant you receive will be as close as possible to this image description.
Note: Plant size in the photo is an estimation of the plant size that you will receive.
Note: The plant you receive might have some differences.
Delivery and packaging
Delivery and packaging
We deliver nationwide with The Courier Guy: Pudo locker R89 or to your door R145. Gauteng customers can also collect in Boksburg (R25).
Orders ship from our depot within 7 working days, and most are on their way sooner. A few rarer plants are ordered in specially for you, which is why we allow 7 days. Couriers don't deliver on weekends.
Every order is packed by hand to survive the courier.
Healthy arrival guarantee
Healthy arrival guarantee
If your plant arrives dead or damaged, we replace it. Just let us know within 24 hours of receiving it and send us a few photos.
For everything else, see our refund policy.
Meet the plant
A golden ball of spines for a sunny spot
Echinocactus grusonii (also listed as Kroenleinia grusonii) · also known as Golden barrel cactus, golden ball cactus, mother-in-law's cushion
Native to Central Mexico
A slow-growing, globe-shaped cactus with neat ribs lined in golden spines. Over many years it can grow into a large, eye-catching barrel.
- A round, ribbed cactus covered in bright golden spines, in a 12cm grow pot.
- Very little water needed: once every two weeks in summer and far less in winter.
- A striking, sculptural plant for your sunniest window or a dry, sunny garden bed.
Where it thrives
The best spot in your home
Your sunniest window, ideally north-facing, with at least 6 hours of bright light. Outdoors it wants full sun and soil that drains fast.
Care card
- Light
- Full sun
- Water
- Every 2 weeks in summer
- Humidity
- Dry
- Temperature
- 5 to 35°C, no frost
- Soil
- Cactus mix
- Feeding
- Twice in summer
- Growth
- Very slow, globe
- Outdoors
- Yes, full sun
Care made simple
Your first weeks together
- Wear thick gloves or wrap it in folded newspaper when handling: the spines are extremely sharp.
- Put it in your brightest spot and wait a few days before the first drink.
- Water every two weeks in summer, much less in winter, and never leave it standing in a tray of water.
Plant doctor
If you see this, do this
- Soft, brown baseRoot rot from wet soil. Let it dry out fully and water far less, especially in winter.
- Pale or stretched topNot enough light. Move it to a sunnier spot, slowly, to avoid sunburn.
- Yellow or white patches on the sunny sideSunburn after a sudden move. Shift it gradually into stronger sun.
Questions
Good to know
What size will I receive?
What size will I receive?
A cactus in a 12cm grow pot. Every plant is unique; the photo shows the size to expect.
Can it live indoors?
Can it live indoors?
Yes, by your brightest window with at least 6 hours of strong light a day.
Is it safe to handle?
Is it safe to handle?
Handle it with care: the spines are extremely sharp. Keep it where children and pets won't brush against it.
Packed to arrive alive
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