Hardiness Zone: 9-11
Height: 1-3′
Spread: 1-3′
Sun Exposure: Full Sun
Foliage: Green with Yellow Spines
Flower: Pale Yellow
Water Usage: Low

Golden Barrel Cactus is an essential pick for cactus lovers. The pleasing rounded form makes a big impact, particularly when back lit by the sun. Its translucent yellow spines glow brightly when illuminated. With time, individual barrels may multiply and form clumps. Offsets may be left to grow larger or can be removed to start new plants elsewhere. Golden Barrel Cactus look especially wonderful planted in colonies and can be used in multiples to make rows or patterns in the dry garden. Beautiful in containers, but much heavier than they appear due to the large amount of water stored within. Mature in-ground plants are cold hardy to 15F, but young plants and potted specimens benefit from some protection in the mid 20s.