It is a slowly growing massive barrel cactus usually solitary that grows huge in habitat (up to 2.5 m tall, 1.5 m wide). It could live more than a hundred years. This cactus is easily recognized by it's large size, being the largest of all barrel cacti.
Flowers: Diurnal, vivid yellow.
Blooming season: From end of spring to summer only on larger mature specimens receiving enough full sun.
Cultivation and propagation: Frost tender but resistant to -4°C for short periods. Cold hardiness increases with improved drainage, so keep plants as dry as possible in winter. They grow best in well-drained soil and a position in full sun, which will help to maintain the luster of the spines and longevity of the flowers. Provide the plant with extremely well-drained soils, as the plant are subject to crown and soft rot if it remains too moist.
Some of the information in this description has been found at desert-tropicals.com, llifle.com and cactus-art.biz
| Bloom Season | End of spring to summer |
|---|---|
| Botanical Name | Echinocactus ingens |
| Dormancy | Winter |
| Family | Cactaceae |
| Flower Color | Yellow |
| Growth Habit | Cylindrical |
| Mature Size | 2 |
| Mature Size | 2, 5 m |
| Native Area | Mexico |
| Resistance | 4°c For short periods |
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United StatesPlanet Desert is my Favorite Cacti Store
Bought this guy as an addition to my growing cacti collection. As with everything I’ve ever ordered from them...it arrived fast & in perfect condition. Thank you PD!!!
United StatesNice
Small but healthy plant.
United StatesLove This Cactus
Little guy arrived safe and healthy-no bugs either.
Hahahaha I love this one too! I've never b...
Hahahaha I love this one too! I've never been disappointed with this store!
This is so tiny and adorable. Very healthy
This is so tiny and adorable. Very healthy
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It is a slowly growing massive barrel cactus usually solitary that grows huge in habitat (up to 2.5 m tall, 1.5 m wide). It could live more than a hundred years. This cactus is easily recognized by it's large size, being the largest of all barrel cacti.
Flowers: Diurnal, vivid yellow.
Blooming season: From end of spring to summer only on larger mature specimens receiving enough full sun.
Cultivation and propagation: Frost tender but resistant to -4°C for short periods. Cold hardiness increases with improved drainage, so keep plants as dry as possible in winter. They grow best in well-drained soil and a position in full sun, which will help to maintain the luster of the spines and longevity of the flowers. Provide the plant with extremely well-drained soils, as the plant are subject to crown and soft rot if it remains too moist.
Some of the information in this description has been found at desert-tropicals.com, llifle.com and cactus-art.biz
| Bloom Season | End of spring to summer |
|---|---|
| Botanical Name | Echinocactus ingens |
| Dormancy | Winter |
| Family | Cactaceae |
| Flower Color | Yellow |
| Growth Habit | Cylindrical |
| Mature Size | 2 |
| Mature Size | 2, 5 m |
| Native Area | Mexico |
| Resistance | 4°c For short periods |
- Reviews
- Questions
United StatesPlanet Desert is my Favorite Cacti Store
Bought this guy as an addition to my growing cacti collection. As with everything I’ve ever ordered from them...it arrived fast & in perfect condition. Thank you PD!!!
United StatesNice
Small but healthy plant.
United StatesLove This Cactus
Little guy arrived safe and healthy-no bugs either.
Hahahaha I love this one too! I've never b...
Hahahaha I love this one too! I've never been disappointed with this store!
This is so tiny and adorable. Very healthy
This is so tiny and adorable. Very healthy