Echinocactus
( ek - in - oh - KAK - tus )
At-A-Glance InformationThis genus of cacti is also called Barrel Cactus, and they form large cylindrical plants with prominent ribs and sharp thorns. Most are native to the Southwestern United States. The most popular species is Echinocactus grusonii, or Golden Barrel Cactus, a native of Mexico. It gets 4 feet tall and 1.5 feet wide, and produces offsets to form clumps that reach 6 feet across. Spines are showy, and yellow flowers top the plant in summer. These plants need protection from frost, and water every few weeks in the summertime. They grow best in zones 12-24 (to find your zone, click here: Zone Map).
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Propagating camellias
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Resources
The New Sunset Western Garden Book: The Ultimate Gardening Guide (2012) - Page 296, Echinocactus
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