Crested Golden Barrel Cactus – Echinocactus grusonii cristatus

Introducing the Crested Golden Barrel Cactus, known as Echinocactus grusonii 'Cristata', which is a special type of Golden Barrel Cactus. It's like a fancy cousin of the regular Golden Barrel Cactus, with a unique crested growth pattern. Because of this, the crested golden barrel cactus has several other common names such as Crested Mother-in-law's-cushion, Crested Mother-in-law's-seat, and Crested Golden Ball Cactus.  The crested golden barrel cactus is a garden-produced cultivar, that can grow up to 1 foot tall and wide. The stems are covered in bristly, glassy pale-yellow spines that are all similar in shape and length. The Echinocactus grusonii cristata is a rare, delicate, and small crested variant, known for its soft spines and tangled brain-like green mounds. It forms large, touch-friendly mounds with its growth.  The crested golden barrel cactus blooms during the summer, with beautiful yellow flowers, adding a pop of color to its already stunning appearance. These flowers at