Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Species:
griseispinus
ID:
661147

Status:
valid

Authors:
Jacobi

Source:
Caryophyllales.org

Year:
1856

Citation Micro:
in Allg. Gartenzeitung 24: 99. 1856.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000660479

Common Names

  • Echinocactus Griseispinus
  • Gray-Spined Cactus
  • Gray-Spined Barrel Cactus

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Description

Echinocactus griseispinus (also called Griseispinus, among many other common names) is an evergreen cactus with large, yellow flowers. It is native to Mexico and typically grows in dry, desert areas.

Uses & Benefits

Echinocactus griseispinus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in cut flower arrangements. The plant is drought tolerant and is easy to care for.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Echinocactus griseispinus is yellow and bell-shaped. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and round.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Echinocactus griseispinus is a slow-growing cactus that can be propagated by seed or offsets. It prefers well-draining soil and full sun. Water deeply but infrequently, allowing the soil to dry out between waterings. Fertilize in spring and summer with a balanced cactus fertilizer.

Where to Find Echinocactus griseispinus

Echinocactus griseispinus can be found in Mexico.

Echinocactus griseispinus FAQ

What is the ideal temperature for Echinocactus griseispinus?

Echinocactus griseispinus prefers temperatures between 65-85°F (18-29°C)

What is the ideal light for Echinocactus griseispinus?

Echinocactus griseispinus prefers bright, direct sunlight.

What is the ideal soil for Echinocactus griseispinus?

Echinocactus griseispinus prefers a well-draining, sandy soil.

Species in the Echinocactus genus

Echinocactus acanthion, Echinocactus adversispinus, Echinocactus amazonicus, Echinocactus armatissimus, Echinocactus aureicentrua, Echinocactus brachycentrus, Echinocactus candidus, Echinocactus centeterius, Echinocactus cereiformis, Echinocactus cristatus, Echinocactus debilispinus, Echinocactus elegans, Echinocactus ellemeetii, Echinocactus flexuosus, Echinocactus fluctuosus, Echinocactus foersteri, Echinocactus griseispinus, Echinocactus hemifossus, Echinocactus hexacanthus, Echinocactus hexaedrus, Echinocactus heyderi, Echinocactus horizonthalonius, Echinocactus hystrichocentrus, Echinocactus intricatus, Echinocactus jenischianus, Echinocactus lancifer, Echinocactus lindleya, Echinocactus linkeanus, Echinocactus macrocephalus, Echinocactus mammillifer, Echinocactus mariposensis, Echinocactus mutabilis, Echinocactus neumannianus, Echinocactus ochroleucus, Echinocactus octacanthus, Echinocactus pachycentrus, Echinocactus pepinianus, Echinocactus phyllantoides, Echinocactus platyacanthus, Echinocactus praegnacanthus, Echinocactus pseudocereus, Echinocactus pulverulentus, Echinocactus pyramidalis, Echinocactus pyramidatus, Echinocactus quadrinatus, Echinocactus rapa, Echinocactus raphidacanthus, Echinocactus raphidocentrus, Echinocactus rotherianus, Echinocactus salmii,

Species in the Cactaceae family

Acanthocalycium glaucum, Acanthocalycium spiniflorum, Acanthocalycium thionanthum, Acanthocalycium leucanthum, Acanthocalycium rhodotrichum, Acanthocalycium klimpelianum, Acanthocereus chiapensis, Acanthocereus tetragonus, Acanthocereus guatemalensis, Acanthocereus maculatus, Acanthocereus canoensis, Acanthocereus castellae, Acanthocereus cuixmalensis, Acanthocereus fosterianus, Acanthocereus haackeanus, Acanthocereus hesperius, Acanthocereus hirschtianus, Acanthocereus macdougallii, Acanthocereus oaxacensis, Acanthocereus paradoxus, Acanthocereus rosei, Acanthocereus tepalcatepecanus, Acanthocereus atropurpureus, Acharagma aguirreanum, Acharagma roseanum, Airampoa albisaetacens, Airampoa armata, Airampoa ayrampo, Airampoa boliviensis, Airampoa cedergreniana, Airampoa chilensis, Airampoa corrugata, Airampoa erectoclada, Airampoa ianthinantha, Airampoa microdisca, Airampoa minuscula, Airampoa orurensis, Airampoa panellana, Airampoa picardoi, Airampoa silvestris, Airampoa tilcarensis, Aporepiphyllum freiburgensis, Aporocactus flagelliformis, Aporocactus martianus, Aporocactus moennighoffii, Aporocactus knebelii, Aporoheliocereus smithianus, Ariocarpus agavoides, Ariocarpus bravoanus, Ariocarpus drabi,