Boething Treeland Farms grows over 1,000 varieties of trees, shrubs, perennials and specialty plants on 9 California nurseries to serve the wholesale landscape and nursery industries throughout the Western United States and beyond.
Plant Type: Succulents
Evergreen-Deciduous: Evergreen
Overall Mature Size: Medium
Also Grown As: Bush
Mature Height & Spread: 2-6' x 3'
Natural Growth Habit: Rounded
Native To: Mexico
Exposure: Full Sun, Partial Shade
Water: Medium Water
Flower Color: Yellow
Bloom Time: Spring
Special Features: Cold Hardy / Deer Resistant / Desert Conditions / Drought Resistant / Fire Resistant/Retardant / Hedge / Shade Tolerant
Container Sizes: #3
Sunset Garden Zones: 12-13" x 16-24"
USDA Hardiness Zone: 9-11
Echinocactus grusonii is a slow-growing succulent featuring a globe-shaped, ribbed body with neat rows of sharp, golden-yellow spines. Bright, yellow flowers appear at the apex of the plant once the it reaches maturity, but may take 15-30 years. Uses include focal point, mass planting, container, border, security hedge. Extremely low water needs. Allow soil to dry completely between watering. It requires a soil medium that provides excellent drainage and low organic matter. Grows best in a very well-draining succulent or cactus soil mix. Best in full sun, but tolerates moderate shade. Deer and rabbit-resistant. Resistant to Verticillium wilt. Fire-resistant. Cold hardy to 15°F.
Echinocactus grusonii is a slow-growing succulent featuring a globe-shaped, ribbed body with neat rows of sharp, golden-yellow spines. Bright, yellow flowers appear at the apex of the plant once the it reaches maturity, but may take 15-30 years. Uses include focal point, mass planting, container, border, security hedge. Extremely low water needs. Allow soil to dry completely between watering. It requires a soil medium that provides excellent drainage and low organic matter. Grows best in a very well-draining succulent or cactus soil mix. Best in full sun, but tolerates moderate shade. Deer and rabbit-resistant. Resistant to Verticillium wilt. Fire-resistant. Cold hardy to 15°F.
