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  • Answered by
    Nikki on
    March 5, 2012
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    First, make sure to wear gloves and protective clothing to avoid injury from its spines. Try to get up as much of the root system as possible and then transplant into the pots. You can shake off any extra dirt and simply mix in with cactus soil or sand. While it will need some initial watering following transplantation, remember, it is a succulent a will require little in the way of water once it establishes in its new location.

    This article will help with growing the plant in pots: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/cacti-succulents/barrel-cactus/barrel-cactus-care.htm

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  • Answered by
    Nikki on
    March 18, 2014
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    If you have some scrap carpet, you can have one person use this to hold and steady the plant while another person levers it out with a shovel. This article also has directions for a different method: http://ag.arizona.edu/pubs/garden/az1376.pdf

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    theficuswrangler on
    April 2, 2014
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    Look at the section on taking cacti cuttings in this article: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/cacti-succulents/scgen/propagating-cacti-and-succulents.htm

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  • Answered by
    shelley on
    April 16, 2015
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    When barrel cactus get too much water they develop a high turgor pressure in the stem which causes the skin to split. When it comes to cacti splits, the damage is permanent and there is nothing you can do but hope it scars over. At this point I would worry about root rot especially if it has been over-watered - a re-potting of the plant is probably in order.

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  • Answered by
    Downtoearthdigs on
    August 19, 2015
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    Yes, you should be able to do so.
    I have listed a few links for you with care information and a great tutorial on transplanting a Barrel Cactus that should help you.

    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/cacti-succulents/barrel-cactus/barrel-cactus-care.htm
    https://extension.arizona.edu/sites/extension.arizona.edu/files/pubs/az1376.pdf

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    Downtoearthdigs on
    September 16, 2015
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    Check the soil. This can be due to overwatering.
    The soil should be of a sandy type and dry well in-between waterings.
    Over watering or the soil staying soggy can result in the cactus developing root rot.

    Check the soil, don't rely on a watering schedule.

    Here is a link to refresh you on the care.

    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/cacti-succulents/barrel-cactus/barrel-cactus-care.htm

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  • Answered by
    Downtoearthdigs on
    September 18, 2015
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    You will not be able to cut off the Barrel Cactus and repot.
    You are in a wait and see phase.

    Try not to stress and remember that a plant loss happens and gives you the opportunity to learn and go plant shopping!

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