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title: "Hey, a friend got me this - anyone know what it is and/or have any…"
description: "Hey, a friend got me this - anyone know what it is and/or have any tips on care?"
url: "https://getplanta.com/community/vOLjreBcQ-OpqrHIhVSc4w/hjAFoTE4tRDWEzUvlxrXnh"
community: "The Cactus & Succulent Circle"
author: "Bob the cactus nerd"
published: "2025-01-17T22:59:13.711695Z"
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# Hey, a friend got me this - anyone know what it is and/or have any…

_Posted by Bob the cactus nerd on 2025-01-17_

Hey, a friend got me this - anyone know what it is and/or have any tips on care?

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## 6 comments

### Plantsmybeloved commented on 2025-01-18

My go to method is to neglect them for months and then give them water 😂

#### Plantsmybeloved replied on 2025-01-18

It keeps them alive though 🤷

### David commented on 2025-01-18

It's a echinocactus grusoni

#### David replied on 2025-01-18

Also known as golden barrel cactus

#### Bob the cactus nerd replied on 2025-01-18

Thought so!

#### Bob the cactus nerd replied on 2025-01-18

Might have to put some stone on the soil surface, tho…

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