Echinocactus grusonii is widely cultivated by specialty plant nurseries as an ornamental plant, for planting in containers, desert habitat gardens, rock gardens, and in conservatories.[2] A white-spined form, and a short-spined form, are also in cultivation.
It is one of the most popular cacti in cultivation and has increasingly become popular as an architectural accent plant in contemporary garden designs.
Weight | 1kg |
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Foliage | Varies |
Mature Size | Depends on the species |
Watering | Once every 10 - 14 days |
Light | Direct sunlight (4-6 hours) |
Temperature | Summer: 20-95+°C, Winter: They like cooler weather down to 12°C |
Toxicity | Cactus spines are not poisonous for humans or animals. However, a spine puncture can lodge deep into the skin and even get to the collagen and muscles. It's also crucial to note that a spine can also have bacteria and fungi on its surface that may cause infections in your body. |
Pests | mealybugs, spider mites, whitefly, and scale. Horticultural oils and soaps can be used to treat these. |
Problems | Fusarium oxysporum (Fusarium rot), Macrophomina phaseolina (Charcoal rot), Septoria spp., Helminthosporium cactivorum, and Aspergillus alliaceus (Stem and branch rot). |