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Plantomaniac08 said:Some cacti/succulents have to be a certain age before they will bloom. I think I read that the 'Golden Barrel' takes 30-40 years. I'm not sure how true that is though. That's one reason why Mammillarias are so popular (aside from their easiness), they bloom in as little as 2-3 years.

Planto

I had read that also, but I put a tiny golden barrel in a 4 inch pot under a pergola in Scottsdale, Arizona. It had gorgeous blooms it's 13th year. They also grow much faster than I ever realized. I'll have to measure mine. It's huge!