How to water a golden barrel cactus? Master the correct watering method
Many people have bought golden barrel cactus plants, some in small pots and some in large pots, and the biggest problem they face once they get one home is how to water a golden barrel cactus, because cacti are different from other plants, and improper watering easily leads to root rot, and even the body will rot along with it, so quite a few flower lovers also ask what to do when a golden barrel cactus rots, which we will mention later.
Golden barrel cactus: How to grow a golden barrel cactus
The correct name is actually golden barrel cactus (Echinocactus grusonii), but for the convenience of flower lovers reading this, we will just say golden barrel cactus below, and flower lovers just need to know this.
Watering a golden barrel cactus is actually not difficult. If you are a beginner and do not yet understand your potted plant, then just remember: better dry than waterlogged. Flower lovers all know that cacti are drought-tolerant; whether it is a cactus or a cactus ball, they are all very drought-tolerant, so even if we do not water for a month or so, there is no need to worry that they will die of drought. At most they will look smaller, because when short of water the plant shrinks inward.
Of course, we do not want to let a golden barrel cactus go thirsty. What was said above is the safest watering method, because the vast majority of flower lovers' golden barrel cacti die due to improper watering. If your golden barrel cactus is kept in an office or another indoor place, it is recommended not to water it for a long time, and once the potting soil is visibly dry, water it thoroughly, then continue not watering it for a long time. Because in this kind of environment, moisture evaporates slowly, and with some golden barrel cactus pots having their bottoms very close to the soil, if the potting soil stays wet for a long time it easily breeds bacteria, which then causes the body to rot.
And if your golden barrel cactus is kept outdoors in the open, then you can water more freely, once every three to five days; as long as the potting soil is dry you can water it.
In addition, when watering, be careful not to splash water onto the body; be sure to water only the soil.
If a golden barrel cactus rots, how do we save it?
First check the extent of the rot. If the rotten area is not large, use a clean knife to cut off the rotten part, then sprinkle plant ash on the wound, put it in a ventilated place to dry, and once the wound has healed, repot it.
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