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I inherited this golden barrel cactus earlier this year. How do I re-pot this sucker without ripping up my hands - any suggestions?

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  1. Mara

    I use news paper or crumpled packing paper, towels, sometimes safety leather gloves and large chopsticks or tongs to hold the base in place. I definitely protect my hands but I would do the most to protect its spines. Is it an emergency issue?

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    • Mara

      I’m wondering how well rooted it is. Easiest way to protect its roots is to take a hammer to the pot if it isn’t precious to you.

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    • SC6114

      It’s def not an emergency. I’m just curious how to do it when the time comes

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    • Mara

      Sounds good. One of my go tos for spiny or larger cacti’s are old towels and a couple pairs of cooking chopsticks but tongs may be easier for some. I had a large golden barrel years ago that exploded due to constant rain. 🤦🏻‍♀️

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    • Bonzoid

      I had one that exploded in the 90’s for the same reason. Not a pretty sight.

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  2. MummaDeb

    Definitely tongs and if it goes to fall or tip over don't instinctually try to catch it. Been there, done that, and ouch.

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  3. Sunny

    Thick oven mitts can help with the repotting. I saw my first barrel cactus near Death Valley. It was the size of a foot stool! That was many years ago in my teens. 🏜️🌵

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  4. Heather B

    Thorn proof gloves marketed for roses is what I use.

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  5. Tyler cactus durden

    Thick gardening gloves and some folded cardboard (wrap it around the plant gently. Shouldn’t be as risky as it sounds when you carefully used gloves and cardboard.

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  6. NicTheBucket

    I wrapped a towel around them before I got my cut and puncture proof gloves

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