Echinocactus Brevispina Barrel Cactus 12cm

🌿 Echinocactus Brevispina (Gymnocalycium) Care Guide

The Echinocactus brevispina, often crossing into the Gymnocalycium family, is a charming little cactus with a perfectly round body, short spines, and striking symmetry. Its deep green ribs and soft spines make it both tough and beautiful — and in bloom, it shows off delicate, pastel flowers that surprise you every summer.

☀️ Light

• Thrives in bright light or direct morning/afternoon sun

• Loves a sunny windowsill or bright shelf

• Avoid harsh, prolonged midday sun indoors, which may scorch the skin

💧 Water

• Water when the soil is completely dry

• In summer, roughly every 2–3 weeks; in winter, once a month or less

• Use a cactus mix and ensure excellent drainage — soggy soil leads to rot

🌫️ Humidity

• Prefers low humidity

• Keep it in a dry, airy spot — no misting needed

🍽️ Feeding

• Cactus fertilizer every 6–8 weeks during spring and summer

• Do not fertilize in winter when the plant rests

🌱 Quick Tips

• Turn occasionally for even growth and shape

• Repot every 2–3 years in fresh, gritty soil

• Pet-safe 🌵 — just handle carefully because of its spines!

💡 Big Plant Lad Wisdom

The Brevispina is the perfect “tiny tank” — compact, round, and almost indestructible. Give it sun, space, and patience, and it’ll reward you with stunning geometric form and soft, satiny blooms that pop against its spines.