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Golden barrel care is minimal. An Echinocactus, this specimen needs water infrequently. However, regular watering encourages growth and is practiced on those field-grown by nurseries. Drench the soil and let it dry completely between waterings.
- How often should you water a golden barrel cactus?
- How much sun does a golden barrel cactus need?
- How fast do golden barrel cacti grow?
- How do you prune a golden barrel cactus?
- How long do golden barrel cactus live?
- Why is my golden barrel cactus turning yellow?
- Does the barrel cactus have deep roots?
- Are golden barrel cactus poisonous?
- What does a barrel cactus look like?
- How do I get rid of golden barrel cactus pups?
- How can you tell how old a barrel cactus is?
- How much does a barrel cactus grow in a year?
How often should you water a golden barrel cactus?
Water your barrel cactus once per week in summer. The barrel cactus doesn't need much water in winter when it is dormant. Water once between December and February. Adequate water in spring may cause the plant to produce a large yellow flower.
How much sun does a golden barrel cactus need?
These sturdy desert plants like bright sun and warm temperatures; however, cooler temperatures (to 50° degrees Fahrenheit) can be tolerated. Plants kept in a cooler setting tend to develop a barrel shape. Younger Golden Barrel cactus should be kept in very bright, indirect sunlight. Mature plants can tolerate full sun.
How fast do golden barrel cacti grow?
Growing and care: The Echinocactus grusonii is fairly quick growing at first; then the growth rate slows right down. So you can expect to wait about 10 years for the cactus to reach 10 inches in diameter. Like most cacti they're drought tolerant and need very little care and attention to grow well.
How do you prune a golden barrel cactus?
Cut off rotten parts of the root and prune highly drenched roots by about a third. Then let the root ball dry for a few hours and plant it again or put it back into fresh, dry soil.
How long do golden barrel cactus live?
The barrel cactus can live to be over 100 years old.
Why is my golden barrel cactus turning yellow?
Too Much Sun
A barrel cactus that is burned by the sun will turn pale yellow. In this case, the yellow markings will appear on the epidermis of the plant -- the skin -- rather than just along the the margins of the ridges. These markings show where the skin has died from the sunburn.
Does the barrel cactus have deep roots?
Saguaro cacti have deep roots to support their height. The roots of a barrel cactus are shallow, spreading out from the base of the plant. ... A barrel cactus' root system is shallow, typically only about 2 inches below the soil surface, and spreads out laterally from the bottom of the barrel.
Are golden barrel cactus poisonous?
Getting stuck by popular golden barrel cactus can actually hurt more. The cacti have been tested for thorn toxicity, but none exists. Still, the spines come encased in microscopic sheaths that often remain in the flesh after the spine is removed.
What does a barrel cactus look like?
The fishhook barrel cactus (Ferocactus wislizenii) can be identified by its thick (2 foot diameter), barrel shaped body and long hooked spines. The yellow/red flowers and yellow fruit always grow at the top of the plant.
How do I get rid of golden barrel cactus pups?
Remove the pups at ground level. Then securely pull and elevate the baby, so the stem is visible and slice it off. Try to do this with one cut. One cut for each removal causes less stress on both the mother and the pup.
How can you tell how old a barrel cactus is?
Ferocactus, also known as “barrel cactus”, can be as old as 200 years, certainly Ferocactus wislizenii. They do njot have tree rings in them, of course, but you can guess the approximate age by counting the number of thorn groups or areoles of the plant.
How much does a barrel cactus grow in a year?
Echinocactus such as the Golden Barrel Cactus grow 1-2 cm per year in height on average.
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