Gardeners are often fascinated by the Golden Barrel Cactus (Echinocactus grusonii), which has unique characteristics as feature plants in the landscape. First, these are the only common plants that ...

At the Huntington Botanical Garden, a massive old collection of golden barrel cactus demonstrates this isn’t just true of native cactus. These Mexican cactuses are now the size of a garbage can, and ...

The golden barrel cactus may be endangered in Mexico, but the plant has found new life north of the border as a top accent in low-water landscapes. Sometimes called mother-in-law’s cushion, the golden ...