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Golden echinops balls don’t grow big – not enough light

The golden barrel cactus is a plant native to desert areas and likes plenty of sunlight. If there is insufficient light during maintenance, the growth of the golden barrel cactus will slow down, it will not grow big, and it may even cause the ball to deform.

Therefore, when cultivating the golden barrel cactus, in order to make it grow healthily, it can be exposed to full sunlight. However, in summer, it is necessary to provide shade in time during the hot noon to prevent the ball from being burned.

Golden echinops balls don’t grow well – lack of water

Golden barrel cactus is a relatively drought-resistant plant, so some people may want to water it less, but this is incorrect because insufficient water will cause the golden barrel cactus to grow slowly or even stop growing.

When growing golden barrel cactus, watering should be based on the needs of the plant. It should not be watered too frequently, nor should it be left without water for a long time. When watering, you should follow the principle of not watering unless the soil is dry, and watering thoroughly when the soil is dry. During the growth period, do not water too much to avoid affecting flowering. It is best not to water during the dormant period to avoid plant rot.

Golden Bark Balls Don’t Grow Big – Not Enough Nutrients

Another reason why the golden barrel cactus is difficult to grow is that it lacks nutrients.

The nutritional requirements of the golden barrel cactus itself are not very high, and fertilization does not need to be frequent during cultivation, but nutrients are still needed, otherwise it will affect the growth of the golden barrel cactus. During the growth period, you can apply a thin liquid fertilizer rich in nitrogen, phosphorus, potassium and other elements to the golden barrel cactus once a month. You can combine it with watering. The fertilizer can be diluted with water, but it must not be too concentrated.

In addition, you can change the pot of the golden barrel cactus regularly.

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