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title: "Hey guys I think this is a barrel cactus still not sure, does anyone…"
description: "Hey guys I think this is a barrel cactus still not sure, does anyone know what’s happening here? A before and current picture."
url: "https://getplanta.com/community/vOLjreBcQ-OpqrHIhVSc4w/MTz7ambmQ7S2PQ0FuolUuA"
community: "The Cactus & Succulent Circle"
author: "Taylor Hanson"
published: "2024-07-28T15:22:59.483287Z"
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# Hey guys I think this is a barrel cactus still not sure, does anyone…

_Posted by Taylor Hanson on 2024-07-28_

Hey guys I think this is a barrel cactus still not sure, does anyone know what’s happening here?

A before and current picture.

![Attachment 1 of 2](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/rLP_LQxURYy_yq4YiJUOdc45Xe5i4TwlYtq_4g-pVKI/fnOoJMopTlqc4KP4khLY1w.webp?size=large)

![Attachment 2 of 2](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/rLP_LQxURYy_yq4YiJUOdc45Xe5i4TwlYtq_4g-pVKI/0IEe0pqxTImyJX66gSp1pw.webp?size=large)

## 7 comments

### All\_things\_plants commented on 2024-07-28

Mine did the same thing but it thrived and never seemed to hurt it

### Mon commented on 2024-07-28

Needs more light. That’s why it’s stretching out like that.

#### Taylor Hanson replied on 2024-07-28

I have a grow light directly on it

#### Taylor Hanson replied on 2024-07-28

For 8hrs of the day

#### Mon replied on 2024-07-28

Pump it up to 12, and move it closer. That might help

#### Taylor Hanson replied on 2024-07-28

Thank you!

### eatyacarbs commented on 2024-07-28

Second Mon — it’s reaching for light

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