SPECIMEN NO. #24
🟢 PET SAFE
Family: Cactaceae
Kroenleinia grusonii
Common Name: Golden Barrel Cactus
ASPCA Pet Toxicity Determination
Toxic to Dogs?
NO (Safe)
Toxic to Cats?
NO (Safe)
Clinical Symptoms:
Chemically non-toxic, but spines cause mechanical injury.
Quantitative Care Thresholds
Light Level Profile
Direct Sun
Minimum Light Requirement
6000 Lux
Maximum Light Tolerance
18000 Lux
Watering Frequency
Every 21 Days
Temperature Envelope
10°C – 40°C
Ideal Ambient Humidity
20% RH
Taxonomic & Field Verification
GBIF Usage Key
10911827
Native Biogeographical Range
BR; Mexico (Querétaro); Mexico Northeast