How much does a golden barrel cactus cost? With a complete picture gallery

Everyone knows that cacti can absorb electromagnetic radiation and can also absorb carbon dioxide and release oxygen, which is very beneficial to the human body. In the market, we often see stalls selling cacti, but do you really know which type it belongs to? What is its name? And how much will it cost? Today, let the editor take everyone to learn about the golden barrel cactus.

The benefits of the golden barrel cactus

1. It absorbs electromagnetic radiation and releases a large amount of oxygen. Especially for friends who often use computers, placing a cactus on the office desk helps reduce radiation pollution, and can also increase the concentration of negative particles in the air and strengthen the body's constitution.

2. Ornamental value. The golden barrel cactus is relatively large, and in summer it can bloom beautiful flowers, which is a real eye-catcher, and it can also purify the air. Wouldn't you say it is an air purifier!

3. Feng shui effect. The spines of the golden barrel cactus are relatively hard and can easily prick people. In feng shui theory, placing it on a balcony can avert misfortune and bring good luck and protect people's safety.

4. Medicinal value. Perhaps everyone has heard of Jinhui hemorrhoid ointment. Its main ingredient is the golden barrel cactus, and when combined with the essence of medicines such as dragon's blood resin, Chuanxiong (Ligusticum chuanxiong) and Kushen (Sophora flavescens), it can promote blood circulation and relieve pain.

Care of the golden barrel cactus

1. The golden barrel cactus likes sunlight and fears shade, so when planting it, it must be placed in a place with sufficient sunlight. In winter, cold protection measures must be taken.

2. The golden barrel cactus has a high survival rate and does not have high soil requirements. You can use sandy loam with calcareous material such as eggshell powder, which can supplement nutrients and increase the alkalinity of the soil.

3. The care for the golden barrel cactus is actually quite minimal. There is no need to water it often, but it should be repotted every other year. When repotting, be careful to first take the ball out of the old pot, remove some of the original soil, and also trim off some dead roots and rotten roots. Then place it into the new pot and cover it with new potting soil.

The price of the golden barrel cactus

Actually, when it comes to price, everyone already has a certain estimate in mind. Most of those on the market are small cacti with a small diameter, and the ornamental component is relatively high, so the price is basically around 8 to 10 yuan. Large-diameter golden barrel cacti are different. Whether in terms of cultivation level or variety, they show outstanding performance, so the price will also be relatively higher. And some that are difficult to grow, or are mutated, may be even more expensive. However, this depends on what kind of cactus you need. If it is for ornamental purposes, you can buy a smaller one.