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Spacing: 36-48 in. (90-120 cm) 4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)
Hardiness: USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F) USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F) USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F) USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F) USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)
Sun Exposure: Full Sun
Danger: Plant has spines or sharp edges; use extreme caution when handling
Bloom Color: Pale Yellow
Bloom Time: Mid Summer
Foliage: Succulent
Other details: Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping Suitable for growing in containers
Soil pH requirements: 6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic) 6.6 to 7.5 (neutral) 7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
Patent Information: Non-patented
Propagation Methods: By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets) From woody stem cuttings Allow cut surface to callous over before planting From seed; direct sow outdoors in fall
Seed Collecting: Allow unblemished fruit to ripen; clean and dry seeds Unblemished fruit must be significantly overripe before harvesting seed; clean and dry seeds
On Oct 5, 2009, cactusmarty from San Antonio, TX wrote:
In a succulent, or xeriscape landscape, combine Golden Barrel cacti with Agave paryyi var. truncata. This is a beautiful combination of bright yellow and very pretty blue. They compliment each other well. Good luck!
On Aug 24, 2007, ehofacket from Lake Elsinore, CA wrote:
I have planted over 20 of these of various sizes and they are doing well. They have survived a freeze down to 19 degrees. They do a little better with some shade, especially when young. I find the color really brightens up a xeriscape garden.
On May 5, 2007, daleL from Las Cruces, NM (Zone 8b) wrote:
bought one with three pups 5 yrs. ago. it now has 3 more pups form the 'mom' and a pup one of the original pups. no flowers yet. this early spring we had over an inch of rain (wow). all the larger apple and cow's tongue are blooming profusely ( what a beautiful sight.
On Jul 25, 2005, Xenomorf from Valley of the Sun, AZ (Zone 9b) wrote:
This plant dosen't have herbaceous stems nor does it have any foliage (leaves). If the plant has multiple stems, the offsets can be carefully separated and rooted. Propagation also by seed.
On Jun 21, 2005, StarGazey26 from (Zone 10a) wrote:
I have always loved Barrel Cactus.. Although i have never owned one, until now!! I went to Albertsons today, and i was just checking out what little plants they have, and i couldnt believe it when i saw that they had Barrel Cactus.. They all were in 8" pots, and they were only 1 dollar!?!?!?! Can u believe that! So i got two! I asked the manager how long they have been there, and he said over 2 weeks, and no one has bought any. So i was the first to buy two! They have a lot, but i just wanted two, my yard is kinda crowded right now.. I just fertalized them, and i know they will get nice and big for me, I love you Barrel Cactus!
On Nov 10, 2004, azrobin from Scottsdale, AZ (Zone 9b) wrote:
LOOKING FOR IMPACT? This is the one that gives a huge dose of impact. The striking round shape and the dramatic golden color are unique. Inch for inch this is the most dramatic landscape plant you can buy. It is an eye catcher without equal. This is a bread-and-butter plant for any landscape display. Unlike many plants, golden barrels get more and more beautiful as they grow. As old specimens they can be truly majestic. They normally offset with advanced age and a few multiples occur even at small sizes. Barrels are quite heavy.
On Jul 25, 2004, Scarlete from Tampa, FL (Zone 9b) wrote:
Although this plant seems to be doing well in my Tampa back yard I'm not sure if I should move it. It appears that it might be getting too much water --needs more drainage.
It is also partially shaded.
Other than that (check my pics) it fairs well. It was here when I moved in (September 03) so I'm not sure how long the previous owner had it, she planted it but she had only lived here 2 years previously.
I've never seen it flower, but that might be that it needs more sun.
On Sep 18, 2003, miseryschild from Monterey, TN (Zone 7a) wrote:
I have a very small "baby" plant I bought at one of our local nurseries in August. I have been told it is a slow grower. I can't wait until it gets the size of the others pictured, but for right now it's an adorable baby!!
Regional...
This plant has been said to grow in the following regions:
, Green Valley, Arizona Maricopa, Arizona Mesa, Arizona Phoenix, Arizona Queen Creek, Arizona Scottsdale, Arizona Tucson, Arizona (2 reports) Canoga Park, California Castro Valley, California Clayton, California Fairfield, California Hayward, California Lake Elsinore, California Lompoc, California Los Angeles, California Oak View, California Reseda, California Riverside, California San Diego, California Santa Barbara, California North Palm Beach, Florida Tampa, Florida Venice, Florida Henderson, Nevada Las Cruces, New Mexico Monterey, Tennessee Austin, Texas (2 reports) Houston, Texas Ingram, Texas San Antonio, Texas (2 reports) Spring Branch, Texas
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