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title: "Echinocactus grusonii var. albispinus. I lost my mind when I saw this…"
description: "Echinocactus grusonii var. albispinus. I lost my mind when I saw this spectacular anomaly. I picked it up, stood away, went back, watched the Home Depot garden…"
url: "https://getplanta.com/community/vOLjreBcQ-OpqrHIhVSc4w/cx2LkpgGTrOC0-i33E45vQ"
community: "The Cactus & Succulent Circle"
author: "Dave_opuntiaface"
published: "2024-06-29T15:16:23.19089Z"
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# Echinocactus grusonii var. albispinus. I lost my mind when I saw this…

_Posted by Dave\_opuntiaface on 2024-06-29_

Echinocactus grusonii var. albispinus.

I lost my mind when I saw this spectacular anomaly. I picked it up, stood away, went back, watched the Home Depot garden crew soak it, and then I went home.

The following day, I did the same thing. This plant is too intimidating, but I’m happy to have seen it. Good luck, Silver Barrel.

ps I’m attempting to sell some things, namely shirts with pics of cool plants I meet. Stay tuned for better designs 😀

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## 5 comments

### Mara commented on 2024-06-29

I completely feel that! I saw a gorgeous golden barrel yesterday while picking up some new succs for a new/old pot. My eyes went big but then I quickly realized that I really couldn’t make the space for something so mean haha!

I might take a pic if it’s still there and I find myself an excuse to go back to HD. We’re building a 16’ concrete pad for new a A.C. Insulation and garbage bins, so you know… 😜

Let’s see those shirts! 💚

#### Dave\_opuntiaface replied on 2024-06-29

Not so awesome yet. I uploaded a bunch on my phone when I was bored.

Yo, you have a ton of plants!

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#### Dave\_opuntiaface replied on 2024-06-29

WIP.

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#### Mara replied on 2024-06-29

Indeed I have too many and a great need to downsize, especially foliage plants.

Opuntia Face! Love that! 😂  
So this is cute. I like gray and cotton 😋

#### Snappy replied on 2024-07-01

I love all your cacti!!

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