As a cactus lover, I was very sad. Despite the care, my beautiful small golden barrel cacti had turned yellow. But why, oh why?! I have asked myself again and again. It turns out that this is not the first time it happens to me, and I hope this explanation will help anyone who has…
The first thing you’ll need to do is figure out how big your barrel cactus has grown. They grow quickly and can double in size every couple of months if they’re kept well—a good indication that it’s time to separate them is when you notice that their roots are starting to escape from the drainage…
What is etiolation in cacti? In essence, etiolation happens when there is no sunlight. Etiolation is a form of adaptation for plants, it’s an adaptation mechanism that is survival strategy in situation of inadequate lighting. If a barrel cactus doesn’t have enough illumination, it attempts to expand in search of more light. This creates an…
The most common reason for this problem is that the barrel cactus is not receiving enough water. It may be in a place that does not get much natural light and does not have the ideal temperature or humidity, which makes it difficult for the plant to absorb water through its roots. Dehydration This brings…
Mammillaria, native from southwestern North America to the Caribbean, Colombia, and Venezuela and especially concentrated in Mexico, is a large and complex genus of about 200 species. “Fishhook Barrel Cactus is an extremely easy accent plant to grow in and around the Tucson area. It tolerates most native soils with good drainage, requiring little attention…
As with all cacti, Golden Barrel cacti are known for their stunning green appearance. They are a perfect match for succulents in general. When you see the golden barrel cactus turn brown, you could be thinking there’s something wrong and in the majority of cases, you’re correct. It is typically a sign that your cactus…
One of the most efficient ways to propagate plants for cacti is to take out the pups of cactus. They don’t come with furry ears and tails however, they are a smaller version of the plant’s parent at its base. A variety of species of cacti are famous for the development of Cacti pups that…
The stem functions as a reservoir. The plant will expand or contract according to the amount of water that it stores. The skin’s waxy layer assists in retaining moisture. The sharp spines guard against thirsty animals seeking the chance to get a drink. To transfer nutrients through their root systems, plants release the water they…
Rot can appear on any part of a cactus, from the roots to the tip, although crown rot — the one that begins where the stem meets the ground — is perhaps the most common. . Look for soft, slightly sunken black or brown tissue, sometimes surrounded by pale green or yellow. How to know…
Though they’re often called “compass cactus,” barrel cactus don’t actually point north (in fact, they can’t even detect the earth’s magnetic field). They grow based on sun orientation so that their surface tissue is protected from intense sunlight. Though the plant can appear to lean toward the sun, it actually grows in a different direction—usually…