At Cactus Warehouse, we take pride in shipping the healthiest, hand-selected cacti straight from our nursery in Fallbrook, CA. All our cacti are hardgrown and carefully checked to ensure you get the best. Schedule: Orders ship on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays. Delivery Time: Most orders arrive within 3–5 business days once shipped. Rates: Free nationwide shipping on all orders. Carriers: We ship via UPS and USPS with full tracking Safe Packaging: Each cactus is wrapped in protective kraft paper to reduce movement. During cold weather, you have the option to add heat packs to keep your plants safe. Care Instructions: Every package includes simple, step-by-step care instructions so you know exactly what to do after arrival. 30-Day Happiness Guarantee: If your cactus doesn’t arrive healthy and happy, we’ll make it right. Email us at info@cactuswarehouse.com and we’ll take care of you.

Thelocactus setispinus Miniature Barrel Cactus

Q: Cactus Care

After Arrival Unpack and let it rest in a bright, dry spot for 2 to 3 days before potting. Hold off on water that first week so the roots settle. Light Give it your sunniest window or full sun outdoors. Strong light is what triggers the flowers. Move it into direct sun gradually so it does not scorch. Water Soak, then wait. Water only when the soil is completely dry, about every 2 to 3 weeks in summer and far less in winter. This species is very rot-prone, so never let it sit wet or in high humidity. Soil and Pots Use a gritty, sharply draining cactus mix in a pot with a drainage hole, just slightly wider than the plant. Temperature Happiest from 60 to 85 F. Tolerates brief cold to about 20 F. Protect from hard frost. Fertilizer Feed with a half-strength cactus fertilizer every 4 to 6 weeks in spring and summer. Skip winter.

Q: FAQ

Q: Is this a rooted plant or a cutting? A: Rooted. It ships bare-root as an established plant, ready to pot up. Q: Will it flower? A: Yes. Big yellow flowers with a red throat in summer, and it blooms young, so a 5 to 7 inch plant is flowering size. Q: How big does it get? A: It stays small, around 8 to 12 inches tall and about 4 inches wide, which is why it is great for windowsills. Q: Can it handle cold? A: Cold-tough for a cactus, to about 20 F. Hardy outdoors in zones 9 to 11, keep it indoors in colder zones. Q: Is it pet safe? A: Non-toxic to cats and dogs. The hooked spines are very sharp though, so place it out of reach. Q: How often do I water it? A: Only when the soil is completely dry, about every 2 to 3 weeks in summer and much less in winter. It rots easily if kept damp. Q: How does it ship? A: Bare-root and carefully packed for safe transit. .

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Size

5"-7" Bare Root

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Miniature Barrel Cactus (Thelocactus setispinus)

A small barrel cactus that actually flowers, and flowers young. Also sold as the Strawberry Cactus, it opens silky yellow blooms with a deep red center in summer, even on small plants. It stays compact, takes cold better than most cacti, and arrives as an established, rooted plant.

Growth Habit: Solitary barrel, wavy ribs Mature Size: 8 to 12 in tall Light: Bright, direct sun Water: Low Hardiness: Zones 9 to 11 (to about 20 F) Pet Safe: Non-toxic, sharp spines Bloom: Yellow with a red throat

What you'll receive:

One rooted Thelocactus setispinus, 5 to 7 inches, shipped bare-root (no pot or soil) so it travels safely and settles in fast. At this size it is a mature, blooming-age plant. Minor scars or spine variation are normal.

Who it's for

Anyone who wants a small cactus that actually flowers, has a bright sunny windowsill or grow light, gardens outdoors in zones 9 to 11, likes collector barrel cactus in a compact size, or wants a low-water gift.

Who it's not for

Low-light rooms (weak light means no blooms and soft, stretched growth), schedule-waterers (it rots fast in damp soil or humidity), cold-climate outdoor growers in zone 8 or colder, and anyone wanting a big statement plant, this one stays small on purpose. The hooked spines are very sharp, so keep it away from curious hands and pets.

Miniature Barrel Cactus Care

After arrival. Let it rest in a bright, dry spot for 2 to 3 days before potting. Hold off on water that first week.

Light. Give it your sunniest window or full sun outdoors. Strong light is what triggers the flowers. Move it into direct sun gradually so it does not scorch.

Water. Soak, then wait. Water only when the soil is bone dry, about every 2 to 3 weeks in summer and far less in winter. This species rots easily, so never let it sit wet or in high humidity.

Soil and pots. Use a gritty, sharply draining cactus mix in a pot with a drainage hole, just slightly wider than the plant.

Temperature. Happiest 60 to 85 F. Tolerates brief cold to about 20 F. Protect from hard frost.

FAQ

Is this rooted or a cutting?
Rooted. It ships bare-root as an established plant, ready to pot up.

Will it flower?
Yes. Big yellow flowers with a red throat in summer, and it blooms young, so a 5 to 7 inch plant is flowering size.

How big does it get?
It stays small, around 8 to 12 inches tall and about 4 inches wide, great for windowsills.

Can it handle cold?
Cold-tough for a cactus, to about 20 F. Hardy outdoors in zones 9 to 11, keep it indoors in colder zones.

Is it pet safe?
Non-toxic to cats and dogs. The hooked spines are very sharp, so place it out of reach.

How does it ship?
Bare-root and carefully packed for safe transit.

30-day happiness guarantee. Easy returns. Questions? Email info@cactuswarehouse.com.

Cold Weather Warning

If your area drops below 40°F during the colder months, we highly recommend adding a heat pack to your order, as we don’t automatically include one. This helps keep your plants safe in transit. 🌡️❄️

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Product Details

Cactus Features

Growth Habit: Solitary barrel, wavy ribs
Mature Size: 8 to 12 in tall, about 4 in wide
Light: Bright, direct sun
Water: Low, let it dry out
Hardiness Zones: 9 to 11 (to about 20 F)
Pet Safe: Non-toxic (sharp fish-hook spines)
Bloom: Yellow with a red throat, summer
Native To: South Texas and northern Mexico

Cactus Care

After Arrival
Unpack and let it rest in a bright, dry spot for 2 to 3 days before potting. Hold off on water that first week so the roots settle.

Light
Give it your sunniest window or full sun outdoors. Strong light is what triggers the flowers. Move it into direct sun gradually so it does not scorch.

Water
Soak, then wait. Water only when the soil is completely dry, about every 2 to 3 weeks in summer and far less in winter. This species is very rot-prone, so never let it sit wet or in high humidity.

Soil and Pots
Use a gritty, sharply draining cactus mix in a pot with a drainage hole, just slightly wider than the plant.

Temperature
Happiest from 60 to 85 F. Tolerates brief cold to about 20 F. Protect from hard frost.

Fertilizer
Feed with a half-strength cactus fertilizer every 4 to 6 weeks in spring and summer. Skip winter.

USDA Zone

9-11 (to about 20 F)

FAQ

Q: Is this a rooted plant or a cutting?

A: Rooted. It ships bare-root as an established plant, ready to pot up.

Q: Will it flower?

A: Yes. Big yellow flowers with a red throat in summer, and it blooms young, so a 5 to 7 inch plant is flowering size.

Q: How big does it get?

A: It stays small, around 8 to 12 inches tall and about 4 inches wide, which is why it is great for windowsills.

Q: Can it handle cold?

A: Cold-tough for a cactus, to about 20 F. Hardy outdoors in zones 9 to 11, keep it indoors in colder zones.

Q: Is it pet safe?

A: Non-toxic to cats and dogs. The hooked spines are very sharp though, so place it out of reach.

Q: How often do I water it?

A: Only when the soil is completely dry, about every 2 to 3 weeks in summer and much less in winter. It rots easily if kept damp.

Q: How does it ship?

A: Bare-root and carefully packed for safe transit.

Shipping & Guarantee

At Cactus Warehouse, we take pride in shipping the healthiest, hand-selected cacti straight from our nursery in Fallbrook, CA. All our cacti are hardgrown and carefully checked to ensure you get the best.

Schedule: Orders ship on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays.
Delivery Time: Most orders arrive within 3–5 business days once shipped.
Rates: Free nationwide shipping on all orders.
Carriers: We ship via UPS and USPS with full tracking

Safe Packaging: Each cactus is wrapped in protective kraft paper to reduce movement. During cold weather, you have the option to add heat packs to keep your plants safe.
Care Instructions: Every package includes simple, step-by-step care instructions so you know exactly what to do after arrival.
30-Day Happiness Guarantee: If your cactus doesn’t arrive healthy and happy, we’ll make it right. Email us at info@cactuswarehouse.com and we’ll take care of you.

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Thelocactus setispinus Miniature Barrel Cactus