This will cause the succulent to not be able to transfer water effectively and can cause the cactus to turn brown and soft all over the cactus. Rot has taken over the golden barrelĪnother issue with overwatering a golden barrel cactus is that it will cause rot eventually. Once again, like the Fungai issue, you can use some good neem oil to get rid of these pests as it actually works quite well and is super easy to use. You may even want to repot this succulent as an extra measure just in case these bugs have laid eggs so you don’t have to manually remove them over and over again. The tell tale sign of this being the problem is if you see fuzzy white spots on your Golden barrel which indicates there are bugs on this plant, more specifically mealy bugs.įor this issue you will want to get a cotton swap and some rubbing alcohol to remove the bugs by hand and then keep an eye on the cactus for a while after. If you notice the plant has become brown in certain areas and you know for sure it’s not a fungal problem or any other problem then it could be pests causing this issue. Pests have also invaded the cactusĪnother thing to watch out for when it comes to the golden barrel is pests.Īlthough this cactus has spines for protection, pests such as mealy bugs and aphids can still break through and cause damage to your plant. With all of that being said, If you do happen to catch the fungus issue early enough, you can just use some quality neem oil spray to get rid of this problem quickly. In this case, there is nothing you can do for your golden barrel, in fact you should get rid of it so the fungal disease doesn’t spread to any other plants you may have. It could be you have been watering too much or it could be you are using the wrong type of soil for the golden barrel to get this way.Įither way those are the things you will have to take a look at if you don’t want this to happen again. This will cause your cactus to be brown and mushy so if those are some things your succulent is experiencing then this could be the reason why.Īlso if you’re wondering what has caused the fungus then you should take a look at how you are watering your golden barrel cactus as overwatering or damp conditions will be the main contributor. If you’re lucky then the fungal infection may only be on the outside of your golden barrel but if this cactus has turned brown, odds are the fungus has made it’s way to the roots. Like with most cacti, fungus can get a hold of the succulent and cause some serious damage to not only the plant but the roots that provide for the plant. So without further adu, here are some of the reasons why your Golden barrel has turned brown instead of gorgeous green. This is usually a sign that your cactus is in not so great shape and there are factors contributing to this odd appearance that you should be aware of. So when you see a Golden barrel cactus turning brown you may be thinking there is something wrong with it and for the most part you are correct.
"As an Amazon associate I earn from qualifying purchases"Īs with pretty much all cacti, Golden Barrel cacti are notorious for having a pretty green appearance for the succulent as a whole.
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