What should I do if the golden ember ball grows too long?

The main reason for the elongation of golden echinops

The golden barrel cactus looks cute only when it is round and plump. However, many flower lovers often find that their golden barrel cactus is only growing taller but not becoming rounder or fatter, and it doesn’t look cute anymore. What's going on?

In fact, the most important factor causing this phenomenon in golden barrel cactus is light, because the light is too weak.

When cultivating the Golden Bark, the lighting conditions must be good. Cactus plants such as the Golden Bark live in tropical deserts, so the light is very sufficient. Therefore, when cultivating it, the lighting conditions must be good.

If the golden barrel cactus appears to be growing too tall, it is mostly caused by insufficient light. It needs to be given full sunlight when growing it, and cannot be too hidden for a long time. Even in the hot summer, when the sunlight is strong and shade is needed, it cannot be without sunlight for a long time. Bright scattered light is best. After entering autumn, you can slowly increase the light.

The excessive growth of golden barrel cactus may be caused not only by insufficient light but also by excessive water and fertilizer. Too much water and fertilizer will cause the golden barrel cactus to grow rapidly, but it will only grow taller instead of thicker and rounder.

What should I do if the golden ember ball grows too long?

Generally, the phenomenon of plant growth is due to problems in the maintenance process, so good management is necessary. Ensuring sufficient light is the most important point, which can prevent the plant from growing too tall to a certain extent. However, it should be noted that once the golden barrel cactus starts to grow too tall, it is difficult to recover, and the only way to improve the situation is to be beheaded.