Always wear thick leather gloves when re-potting a cactus to protect yourself from the spines. [7] X Research source
The golden barrel cactus will only survive mild winters. If you live in a region with harsh winters, you should plant your cacti indoors. [8] X Research source Most golden barrel cacti won’t flower if kept indoors. If you want your cacti to produce the signature yellow flowers, plant them outdoors. [9] X Research source
Avoid wetting the bodies of your cacti when they’re in direct sunlight to prevent sunburn. Water the soil surrounding your cacti instead. [17] X Research source
Re-pot your cacti using a soil mixture that is one third coarse sand. This will make the potting mixture more porous. [21] X Research source
