Giant Barrel Cactus, Biznaga Gigante (Echinocactus platyacanthus)

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palmbob Acton, CA(Zone 8b) Oct 03, 2004

Giant Barrel Cactus, Biznaga Gigante
Echinocactus platyacanthus

group of cacti in Huntington Gardens under synonym E ingens

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Xenomorf Phoenix, AZ(Zone 9b) Oct 04, 2004

Good comparison shot.
The ones in the back with golden spines and flower stems on top are Golden Barrels (Echinocactus grusonii). The five or so in the foreground are Biznaga Gigante.

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RWhiz Spring Valley, CA(Zone 10a) Oct 04, 2004

Do they get them mixed up very often? In the trade I mean. Are the giant barrels rare? The reason I ask is because they look so similar. I pick little ones up all the time (golden barrels), so I have maybe 50-60 of them in the yard.

-Ron-



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Xenomorf Phoenix, AZ(Zone 9b) Oct 04, 2004

There are distinct differences in the spine array & color on each areole.
One being, the Golden Barrel will have yellow-gold spines coming out from the outer edges of the areole and laying flatter. The Biznaga Gigante don't have these.

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Lenjo Mount Angel, OR(Zone 8a) Oct 05, 2004

Wow. these are really cool. Will they bloom?

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Xenomorf Phoenix, AZ(Zone 9b) Oct 05, 2004

Probably, I like to catch one in the act, and get a good pict.

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