Echinocactus Grusonil
Echinocactus Grusonil
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Of Mexican origin, Echinocactus grusonii, better known in Portuguese culture as the hedgehog cactus, is a round cactus in shades of green and yellow with numerous spines.
Hardy and compact, it is mostly used for modern architectural sites. It blooms in early spring, producing numerous and impressive flowers in shades of yellow.
Difficulty Care
Difficulty Care
Easy
Ideal Temperature
Ideal Temperature
The ball cactus can withstand large temperature discrepancies, whether intense heat or extreme cold.
Watering
Watering
During the growing season, spring-summer, watering should be moderate and very sparse in winter. Its large water storage capacity allows it to withstand long periods without watering.
Light
Light
It needs a lot of light and can handle direct, intense sunlight perfectly. Rotate your cactus periodically so that it receives even amounts of sunlight. Otherwise, the side that receives the most shade will gradually shrink and the cactus will look uneven.
Soil
Soil
A specific compost for cacti is recommended, with a good proportion of sand, to facilitate drainage. It is advisable to cover the surface of the soil in the pot with a layer of gravel to prevent the base of the cactus from rotting in contact with moisture.
Other Information
Echinocactus grusonii is one of the most popular and appreciated prickly cacti, a fact that leads it to be considered at risk of extinction in the wild.
It is considered a living monument, as it can live for several hundred years, passing from generation to generation. So now you know, if you want a plant for life, adopt an Echinocactus grusonii.