Barrel Cactus – Echinocactus grusonii | Buy Cactus Online

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Barrel cactus is a beautiful cylinder shape plant. It boasts heavy spines and blooms bright yellow, orange flowers.

Botanical Name: Echinocactus grusonii

Other Names: Golden ball, Mother-in-law’s cushion

Growing Season: Throughout the year

Ideal Temperature: 20-40°C

Uses: Keep them on shelves, stools and brighten up your home decor.

Difficulty Level: Easy

How to Grow – Quick View

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What to Do After Getting the Package?

• Take a knife and carefully cut the tape to unbox the live plant.
• Gently remove the plant from the package.
• Place the plant where it can receive bright, indirect sunlight regularly.

How to Care for Barrel Cactus

Sunlight: Barrel cactus is a sun loving plant, so keep it in a location where it can get 4-5 hours of good sunlight. Prefer locations like sunny windows, terrace and balcony for optimum growth.

Watering: Watering Barrel Cactus once a week is fine, make sure not to overwater this desert plant.

Soil: Barrel Cactus thrives well in succulent potting soil, which is easily available in nurseries. You can also prepare it at home by combining two parts of potting soil with one part each of perlite and sand.

Fertilizer: Feed the plant every month with organic or nitrogen rich liquid fertilizer to encourage fast growth.