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Echinocactus Grusonii ‘Golden Barrel Cactus’ - 5 Inch

Ed's Plant Shop  |  SKU: EDS00000841

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$14.99
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Description

Meet the Golden Barrel Cactus: A Round, Spiny Showstopper for Your Plant Collection!

Looking for a statement plant with a unique, spherical shape? Say hello to the Golden Barrel Cactus! With its vibrant golden spines and rounded form, this desert beauty brings a touch of the arid Southwest to your home. Whether you place it on a sunny windowsill or as an outdoor focal point, the Golden Barrel Cactus adds a bold, striking element to any space.

Golden Barrel Cactus Profile

Botanical Name: Echinocactus grusonii
Common Name: Golden Barrel Cactus, Mother-in-Law’s Cushion
Family: Cactaceae
Native Range: Mexico

Golden Barrel Cactus Care Guide

Light: Loves bright, direct sunlight. A sunny window or patio is perfect.
Water: Water sparingly—wait until the soil is completely dry, then give it a good soak. Less is more!
Humidity: Thrives in dry environments, no misting needed.
Temperature: Prefers warm climates above 50°F (10°C). Keep it inside if temperatures drop too low.
Pruning: Little to no pruning required. Just remove any damaged or dead sections.
Feeding: During the growing season (spring and summer), feed it with a cactus-specific fertilizer for healthy growth.

What Will You Unbox? A Round, Radiant Desert Marvel!

The Golden Barrel Cactus is a must-have for plant enthusiasts who want to bring a desert vibe into their space. Its perfectly round shape and brilliant golden-yellow spines make it an eye-catching feature for tabletops, shelves, or outdoor gardens. This cactus thrives on minimal care and is sure to become the star of your collection.


Fun Fact About the Golden Barrel Cactus:

It Can Live for Over 100 Years!
Did you know the Golden Barrel Cactus can survive for over a century? In its natural habitat, it grows slowly but can reach impressive sizes over time, with some specimens growing up to 3 feet in diameter!


History of the Golden Barrel Cactus

Native to central Mexico, the Golden Barrel Cactus has been a symbol of resilience and beauty in arid landscapes for centuries. It thrives in the wild under intense sunlight and minimal water, earning its spot in both desert gardens and houseplant collections. Due to its unique appearance, it’s become a popular choice in xeriscaping (landscaping that reduces or eliminates the need for irrigation) and as a feature in rock gardens.

Frequently Asked Questions

Shipping

How do you ship your plants?

We carefully package each plant with love by hand right from our shop in Brooklyn. Extra steps are taken to ensure that every leaf arrives in pristine shape by using polyfill and encapsulating the plant in a protective paper sleeve. The soil is also hydrated before shipping so that the plant has plenty of water for it's travel to your doorstep. We offer several shipping speeds, so please choose the one that you feel comfortable with depending on your location. 

Will my plant look like the one on the website?

Awesome question, we're glad you asked. Given the nature of our plant shop, we're constantly moving plants in and out of the shop, making it difficult and borderline impossible to keep an exact picture of each plant. In addition to the constantly rotating crop, we often grow in batches of 6, 12, or sometimes more! With this quantity we are unable to take a photo of each and every plant. The photos that we attach to each product listing is going to be of a plant that represents the average size and fullness of that set of plants. Some may be slightly larger or smaller, but in general, similar.

Do you include heat packs with your plants?

We offer Heat Packs for sale separately from the plants in 40, 60 and 72 hour increments. Please add a heat pack or two to your order if you live in an area where your order may be affected during transit by cold temperatures. We are not responsible for orders that are placed and damage is incurred to the plant if a heat pack is not purchased.

Which heat pack should I choose?

Heat packs come in three different increments, so please choose the appropriate hour increment depending on the speed of shipping that you choose during checkout. For example, if you choose a cheaper shipping option that will take longer, please select the 72 hour heat pack. If you've chosen a shorter method of shipping, the 40 or 60 hour increment would work! We like to encourage our customers to always get more than you need, just to be on the safe side!

How long will it take to receive my order?

Standard shipping normally takes 3-5 days. Next day shipping is available on all domestic orders (for an additional charge). International shipping times depend on the products and destination (estimated at checkout).

Do you offer express shipping?

All orders are shipped 5-8 business days from the date it is placed. Please note that as a small plant shop, we do everything in our power to get orders out as fast as we can in the order that they come in. If you have circumstances that require expedited fulfillment, please connect with you and we can potentially offer options. 

What countries do you ship to?

We ship our selection of rare, healthy, and unique houseplants all across the United States including California. At this time, due to customs and agricultural limitations, we are unable to ship plants internationally from the United States.

Returns and Refunds

How do I return a product?

Items must be returned within 30 days after receiving your order. Items must be returned in the same condition in which they were received, be unworn/unused, have any tags still attached, and include all the original packaging.

How long will it take to receive my refund?

Refunds are processed within 7 days from when we receive the item(s).

What should I do if my plant arrives in poor shape? 

In the extremely unlikely event that your plant arrives in less than perfect condition, you're covered by our 15-day plant health guarantee. Simply snap a photo of your plant and send it over to us. We'll happily take a peek and offer suggestions on how to perk it back up, offer a store credit, or send a replacement. We like to make it as easy as possible!

Can I return or exchange a plant?

At this time, we do not accept returns on plants. In extreme circumstances where a return of a plant is necessary, the customer is responsible for the return shipping and a refund will only be issued if the plant arrives back to us in living condition.