Golden Barrel Cactus
4.7 out of 5 (263 experiences)
Survivor
Fast grower
Also known as
Echinocactus grusonii and Echinocactus grusonii albispinus
Taxonomy
Kroenleinia grusonii
Kroenleinia
Cactaceae
Caryophyllales
How to care for Golden Barrel Cactus
How often to water your Golden Barrel Cactus
every 12
Golden Barrel Cactus needs 0.5 cups of water every 12 when it doesn’t get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot.
Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.
Water 0.5 cups every
12
Finding light for Golden Barrel Cactus in your home
a window
Golden Barrel Cactus love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.
Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.
Golden Barrel Cactus does not tolerate low-light 🚫.
Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Golden Barrel Cactus in your home 🏡.
How to fertilize Golden Barrel Cactus
Most potting soils come with ample nutrients which plants use to produce new growth.
By the time your plant has depleted the nutrients in its soil it’s likely grown enough to need a larger pot anyway.
To replenish this plant's nutrients, repot your Golden Barrel Cactus after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.
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Is it healthy? I got it back in October and am not sure if it’s supposed to be a lot bigger or not. #GoldenBarrelCactus
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If it has good drainage do l absolutely have to have a porus planter? #GoldenBarrelCactus
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If it’s not getting enough direct sunlight, should I water more or less frequently? #GoldenBarrelCactus
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My cactus was doing Poorly over the spring so I put it outside. It tripled in size and is a great addition to the patch. Definitely not heading out to grab a rainbow cactus growing next to my driveway to get it going strong again. Definitely. #cactusclique #barrelcactus #succulentsquad #succulentlove #succulents #cactuslove
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🌵✨👑 Introducing: Sir Thistlewick Thorncroft III 👑✨🌵 (AKA “Thorny” to his less refined acquaintances) Ah, dearest denizens of the desert and dilettantes of the dramatic—gather ye round, for I present to you a botanical baron of barbed brilliance, a sovereign of spines, a succulent of singular stature: Sir Thistlewick Thorncroft the Third! 🌞🌵💫 Born of volcanic soil and sun-kissed stone, Thorny emerged not merely as a cactus, but as a statement. A stoic sentinel of the Southwest, he presides over his ceramic throne with the gravitas of a Shakespearean monarch and the restraint of a seasoned method actor. 🎬👑 His soil, parched with purpose. His hydration, a ritual. His aura? Positively prickly, yet profoundly poetic. 🧃🪴💭 Do not be deceived by his rotund physique—beneath that golden armor lies a heart that beats to the rhythm of flamenco guitar and desert wind. He has survived droughts, dramatic monsoons, and one regrettable overwatering incident in 2022 (we do not speak of it). 💔🌧️😤 So when he beckons—‘Water me, but only ⅛ cup, darling’—heed his call with reverence. For Thorny is not merely a plant. He is a legacy. A lifestyle. A luminary. 🌟🌵🕺
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How does one go about repotting such a dangerous fellow?
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🌵✨ Ah, LeBron—my gilded gladiator of the arid arena. A photosynthetic phenom with spines sharper than my wit and a presence more commanding than a thousand curtain calls. He does not merely exist, darling—he performs, basking in solar adoration like the botanical Brando he was born to be.🎭🌞
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Can someone tell me what’s wrong with my plant? #GoldenBarrelCactus
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How do I transfer my plant??? #GoldenBarrelCactus
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My cactus was a gift from my gma, she said she over watered it and it wasn't in any sunlight and was hoping I can save him . My question is what do I do about the back side of the cactus is yellowed and shriveled looking #GoldenBarrelCactus
Care Summary for Golden Barrel Cactus
Golden Barrel Cactus
Greg recommends:
Water
0.5 cups every 12 days
Placement
< 1ft from a window
Nutrients
Repot after 2x growth
Based on the 4” pot your plant is in, and that it doesn’t get direct sunlight.
What other plant parents say
Survivor 213
Fast grower 31
Easy to propagate 24
Blooms easily 16
Large, lush leaves 3
Pest magnet 3
Browns easily 3
01/30/2022
Love this cactus. Husband got it for me on Valentine’s Day last year and i’ve went weeeks without watering it and it’s doing fine
Survivor
01/18/2022
Just something beautiful about the plant
Survivor
01/15/2022
Its sooooc ute and aesthetic
01/11/2022
Doesn’t require much care, preferably placed in a bright sunny spot but is tolerant to dimmer rooms. It’s beatuful round shape is so appeasing!
Survivor
01/03/2022
They are very slow growers, but they can survive a lot!
Survivor
01/02/2022
These are cactus so they do poke but great plants to have for decorating
Survivor
01/02/2022
Kind of a slow grower, but will definitely survive even the most negligent plant parent…. 🙇
Survivor
12/06/2021
My son doesn’t want him so i adopted him
Survivor
12/03/2021
You don’t have to water cactuses a whole lot just remember that you need to put it where a lot of sunlight is because well the live in the dessert lol
Survivor
11/20/2021
The spines are sharp lol
Survivor
11/11/2021
I just got them and I need help on how to take care of them
Survivor
11/05/2021
I haven’t killed him yet so he’s definitely a survivor!
Survivor
10/12/2021
Extremely slow grower, but virtually indestructible.
Survivor
10/10/2021
I like that you dont have to give them water so often,but i have given one of my cactuses too much water and now its all wobbly
Survivor
10/06/2021
Do not water very often, needs lots of sun
Survivor
10/05/2021
Super easy to care for, lil guy doesn’t have to be watered very often!
Easy to propagate
Survivor
09/26/2021
Vff do n add v
Survivor
09/23/2021
four got her name because my mom tried to place her back on the shelf she fell and toppled over and spiked four of her spikes in her forearm!
Blooms easily
09/20/2021
I love Charlie with all my heart he is no easy and I forgot to water him sometimes but he’s still here and he is tiny
Survivor
09/20/2021
I’ve had Apollo for about 4 months now and he’s doing great!
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