Barrel Cactus – Echinocactus Grusoni – Cactus Plant Plantsworld.ae

Barrel Cactus plant is a highly valued ornamental plant.

• This Barrel Cactus plant belongs to the genus type of the Echinocactus grusonii. These are the ones which are characterized by their fuzzy crown-like fine spines. These Barrel Cactus plants are generally small and cylindroid in shape. And are deeply ribbed and have an unusual cluster of spines surrounded by white or yellow hair-like spines. Barrel Cactus plants (Echinocactus grusonii) also bear small flowers typically yellow to red and borne along their crown. These flowers are generally of 1 cm to 6 cm in diameter, which adds to its beauty. Therefore, Echinocactus grusonii with all-following appearances could add attractiveness to its succulent display. These can be perfect choices for desert habitat gardens, rock gardens, and in conservatories, etc.

Easy to care for cactus plants.

• This Barrel Cactus plant prefers mostly to be placed, where they could get a lot of indirect sunlight. Apply water of about approx. 50 ml, only when you find topsoil (7 – 10 cm) in the pot dry on touch. Water them enough to keep soil moist, not wet. The soil on which they are supposed to be planted must be well-drained and porous mixed. Ideal temperature that these plants prefer is 7.2 – 29.4 degree Celsius. And in terms of feeding, use organic fertilizers and apply them 2 – 3 times per year in either spring, summer and fall.

It’s not a pet-friendly plant.

• They are not toxic but are spiky with sharp thorns all over them. Any kind of ingestion or even handling might cause some harm. While planting them protective gloves must be used. And must not be placed nearby pets or children. 

Prompt Plant Delivery.

• Plants World is an exclusive plant shop among Dubai garden centres, that will get your plant delivery to your door steps with free plastic pots for plants. Barrel Cactus plants (Echinocactus grusonii) could also be presented as eco-friendly gifts or green giftings to any enthusiastic green thumb individuals.