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Giant Barrel Cactus (Echinocactus platyacanthus) (Link & Otto): The largest of the barrel cacti. This species changes in appearance completely over the course of its lifetime. It starts its life as a powdery blue orb, sometimes with purple striations. The juveniles have white wool on top of them and red spines. They grow slowly and can live for over a century in their native habitats in Mexico. They gradually turn green and can reach 4.0' wide and 8.0' tall. Mature plants have 60+ sharp ribs with dark spines. They produce few offsets but can sprout numerous shiny, yellow flowers.
This variety of cactus will not survive a frost, but if there is a risk of freezing temperatures it can be brought indoors to grow on a sunny window sill or under a grow light. Cactus need bright sunlight, great drainage, and infrequent water to prevent rot. Pick containers with drainage holes and use well-draining cactus and succulent soil with 70% to 80% mineral grit such as coarse sand, pumice, or perlite. Water deeply and wait for the soil to completely dry out before watering again.
Product Size
2.5" Pot
Current Primary Color
Blue / Blue-green
All Seasonal Colors
Red
Bloom Color
Yellow Bloom
Grow Zone (Hardiness)
Zone 10 (30F)
Recommended Light Conditions
Bright Indoor Light
Recommended Light Conditions
Full Sun
Maximum Height
Over 12"
Growth Habit / Shape
Vertical Grower / Tall Stem
Special Characteristic
Showy Blooms
Special Characteristic
Slow Grower
THIS PLANT IS HARDY IN ZONES 10+
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