NOTE : Regular delivery in standard white plastic pot.
Echinocactus Grusonii
540
Maintenance Level
Moderate
Placements
Outdoor-Sunny or Indoor
Toxic
NO
Fragrance
None
Seasons
Spring Summer
Plant Height
8" to 12"
Water Frequency
Winter
Monthly
Summer
Weekly
Fertilizer Frequency
Winter
3-4 Month
Summer
2-3 Month
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The golden barrel cactus is a globe shaped type cacti suitable for growing in conservatories, on patios or any other type of indoor glass rooms. The barrel cactus is primarily suited for growing in garden rockery settings, desert type landscapes, patios and botanical gardens. They are grown indoors inside conservatories or other glass rooms where enough sunlight is provided.
Soil Need
clay sand mix
Fertilizer (type)
high potassium fertilizer
Growth Pattern
Moderate
Pruning
2-3 Month
Re-Potting
Every 17-18 Month
Process :
1. Seeds are found in the fruit under the flower. 2. after the flower dies off and only the pod remains, gather the pods 3. The pods will come off with a slight twist, leaving the fiber/cotton on the cactus 4. Slice down one side of the pod to expose the seeds. 5. scrape the seeds out of the pod. 6. Fill germination trays with a well blended mixture of 60% peat moss/40% 7. distribute the seeds evenly in the germination tray 8. transfer them from the propagation trays into 5 cm (2 inch) pots filled with the same soil mix used in the germination trays
source of food and water for desert wildlife
Do's
- provide it with enough sunlight
- use gloves to protect your hands
Don'ts
no over-watering
