Assorted colorful succulent cuttings. This allows the cuttings to grow larger when placed in their own pots with fresh potting mixes. This is because your plants have to endure prolonged periods in wetness. You can fill the soil with potting mix, and then press your hands down with your palms to compress it. If you look at the succulent from the top, the wires should be aligned with each other. The Opuntia Stricta can be found in multiple continents - naturalizing in Sri Lanka, Madagascar, Spain, Yemen, Namibia, Kenya, even as far down as Australia.

Keep an eye out for our Succulent City Youtube channel. Growing cactus takes patience. However it is important to keep an open mind and be patient with any problems that might arise. Things can get a little more complicated when you grow your barrel cactus outside. For plants that are actively growing, you should apply a balanced fertilizer (e.g., 20-20-20) every other month. If the plant was placed indoors, it is better to let it stay outdoors to get enough sunlight. Once they have grown up indoors, they will need to be exposed to sunlight outside.