25 Golden Barrel Cactus Seeds
(Echinocactus grusonii)
The Golden 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. The globular shaped stem can grow up to 60 inches tall and 36 inches wide in the wild, or where they are given conditions similar to the natural Mexican habitat. This stem is ribbed and produces prickly yellowish spines. The crown of the cactus has white colored woolly hairs at the top. The golden barrel cacti will produce yellow flowers during mid-summer, although these are unlikely to appear indoors. These are grown mainly for the foliage rather than flowers; for the desert look that’s appealing to cactus growers and collectors. The Echinocactus grusonii is fairly quick growing at first; then the growth rate slows right down. Like most cacti they’re drought tolerant and need very little care and attention to grow well. Not enough sunlight and over-watering are common mistakes. When handling, it’s best to use gloves to protect your hands from the prickly spines.
Golden Barrel Cactus Germination:
1) Soak the seeds for 24 hours in room temperature water.
2) Fill a trey 3/4 of the way to the top with half sand, and half cactus starting mix. Be sure it’s moist, not wet.
3) Scatter 2-3 seeds per compartment on top of the soil. Then cover the seeds with a very light layer of sand.
4) Put the seed tray in a plastic bag and seal it with a twist tie.
5) Use a heated propagator mat to keep the soil at 80 degrees F. Keep under a bright light, but not direct sunlight.
6) Keep soil slightly moist while waiting on germination. Misting with a spray bottle is best to avoid getting too wet.
7) Expect seeds to germinate within 1-2 months. Then take the bag off and place in a sunny area.
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