About
An easy-care Echinocactus, with sculptural foliage. Drought tolerance makes it easy-care.
About the genus
Echinocactus are slow-growing cacti with barrel-shaped or columnar, deeply ribbed stems bearing strong spines, and bell-shaped flowers in summer
Plant details
Suggested usesContainers, rock gardens, dry gardens.
Care notes
CultivationPlant in gritty compost. Full sun.
PruningMinimal pruning. Remove dead leaves.
PropagationPropagate by division, cuttings, or seed.
Pest resistanceGenerally pest-free.
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-resistant.