The easiest ball cactus to care for is the Echinocactus grusonii. Although it is difficult to get it to bloom, its round shape makes it very attractive. The Echinocactus grusonii is not poisonous. Only its spines can become a danger.
Is the Echinocactus grusonii poisonous?
The Echinocactus grusonii, also known as the ball cactus, is not poisonous and can be easily kept indoors. However, you should be careful with its strong spines and keep it out of the reach of children and pets.
Echinocactus grusonii is not poisonous
Like almost all cactus species, Echinocactus grusonii is one of the succulents that store water in the body. It does not contain any toxins, so you can easily keep the cactus indoors.
Caution is advised, however, with the often very pronounced spines. Therefore, when caring for yourself, always wear gloves (€17.00 on Amazon) and cover your body with a terry cloth towel.
Place the ball cactus so that neither children nor pets can hurt themselves.
Tip
The Echinocactus grusonii is one of the few types of ball cactus that are suitable for indoor cultivation. The care is not complicated. The only thing that is difficult is finding a good winter location.
