Golden barrel cactus climatic conditions and soil structure:

• Golden Barrel Cactus can survive in extreme hot temperatures.

• Full sun or a partial shade is required for its good growth.

• Barrel cacti plants thrive best in warm temperatures and lots sunlight.It prefers fertile, moist, and well-drained soil.

Echintocactus grusonii (Golden Barrel Cactus) Care Tips:

Water Golden Barrel Cactus only when the soil dries out completely. Just like Cactus and other succulent plants, Golden Barrel Cactus also require more water in summer and less in winters. 

Overwatering can kill the plant.

They grow best in high to low humidity.Drought tolerant.

Feed with a high potassium fertilizer during their active growth in spring and summer.

Golden Barrel Cactus are generally disease free. But regular check for spider mites and mealy bugs is required.