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Pygmy Barrel Cactus
Scientific Name: Echinomastus johnsonii (Parry) E.M.Baxter in E.M.Baxter
Synonym: Echinocactus johnsonii, Thelocactus johnsonii, Neolloydia johnsonii, Pediocactus johnsonii, Sclerocactus johnsonii
Family: Cactaceae

Recommended Temperature Zone: sunset: 11-13,18-21 USDA: 8b-11 Minimum Avg. Temperature: 50°F (10°C) Sun Exposure: Full sun Origin: Mohave desert (eastern California, Nevada, western Arizona), at 1700 to 4000 feet elevation (500 to 1200 m) Growth Habits: Solitary, cylindrical stem, slow growing up to 12 inches tall (30 cm), 3 to 4 inches in diameter (7.5-10 cm); spines obscuring the stem, reddish when young, dark brown as they age; 4 to 8 spreading central spines, 1.2 to 1.5 inches long (3-3.7 cm); 9 or 10 lighter colored radials, 0.5 to 1 inch long (12-25 mm) Watering Needs: Little water

Blooming Habits:
Pink to magenta flowers in April, 2 to 3 inches in diameter (5-7.5 cm), 1.6 inches long (4 cm). Light green globose fruits, turning tan and splitting along one side when mature. Black seeds, 3 mm long, 2 mm wide.