Advantages In Cultivation

• Like Bonsi, the 'Barrel Catus' is a true heirloom plant that appreciates with age
• Can be easily relocated without disturbing the form of the plant
• Will thrive in pot cultivation until bigger than the container
• Suited to open bed planting as singular focus plants or en-masse dramatic display
• Easy to weed as they are resistant to ‘Roundup’ type weed killers
• Soft non-invasive roots resist damage to architectural or landscaping structures
• Attractive compact circular forms remain consistently beautiful all year
• Variety in display with central wool, spines, flowers and seed pods
• Long flowering time with daylight open buds opening throughout summer
• Very slow growth rate ensures stability of display and low maintenance
• Our selected varieties are frost and full sun resistant
• Can go for 6 months in non growth period without watering
• Can be used inside as an accent plant for weeks at a time
• Complements modern architecture with planular surfaces and strong colours
• Features well in raised beds and in sandstone, gravel and pebble gardens
• Ideal accent plants in succulent gardens or with tall cacti
• Non messy as they shed no bark, limbs, fruit, thorns or flowers
• Resistant to rotting and sap sucking pests as they become more mature
• Thick skin and spines resist impact damage and attack from birds and rodents
• Low watering and feeding needs allow owners long periods of non-attendance
• Spines are not hooked like roses or hidden as in many climbers
• Resistant to salty air and humidity
• Not prone to vandal attack.
• Ideal for security areas such as under windows.
• Excellent for apartment balconies in hot, exposed areas.