Category: Barrel cactus

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...