Pincushion Cactus
₹499.00
Pincushion cactus care is very simple and suitable for the beginning gardener.
They can be ball or barrel shaped, and are native to the warmer regions of the United States. The pincushion cactus plant is most commonly grown indoors but it can tolerate some chilling temperatures if grown outside. Pincushion cactus is so called because it is covered in white spines over the entire surface of the plant. It is a very prickly little specimen that is best handled with thick gloves.
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Description
Plant Details
- Plant Size: Approximately 0.5 to 0.9 inches in overall height, from bottom of pot to top leaf and 2-4 inches spread
- Other name(s): Spiny Star, Beehive Cactus
- Plant Type: Succulent, Perennial, Flower (Pink colour)
- Plant Placement: Indoors or Outdoors
- Bloom Season: Spring and summer
- Maximum Reachable Height: Up to 2 inches
- Difficulty: Easy to grow and low maintenance
What’s Included
- Plant: Pincushion Cactus (1)
- Pot: 3 inch Grower Round Plastic Pot (white) (1)
Please Note
- All images displayed are of real products
- Actual plant may vary from the picture with respect to size and appearance
- As they are natural being and each plant differ from each other
- These are natural plants and required to be handled with love and care
- Pot design and color are subject to availability
- The actual delivery time may differ depending on the availability of the product
Care Tips
Light
- Demands full light growing for most of the year, except during the winter cycle
- For the plant’s health, light should be reduced to partial sun during winter
Water
- Water on a regular basis during its first season in a new pot
- keep the soil moist, but not soggy
- During the winter cycle, the cactus should not be watered at all, with watering to resume in the early spring
Soil
- Like most cacti, this specimen demands sandy soil-bases that drain easily
- It is usually happy with the pre-packaged cactus soil found in common hardware stores
- To increase drainage for a picky plant, mix in a 1:1 ratio of perlite or bark
Fertilizer
- Monthly feeding of low nitrogen fertilizer
- Fertilization should stop one month before the planned winter cycle for the plant’s health
- Any organic cactus fertilizer can be used
Temperature
- This cactus enjoys temperatures ranging from 21-37°C, but demands cooler temperatures during the winter months
- Starting in the late fall, this cactus should be kept between 10-18°C, and away from central heating vents
- The cooler spell is demanded over the course of the entire winter, during which time the segments of cactus will turn a light gray color
- Failure to provide these controlled winter conditions will result in plant death the following spring
Repotting
- Re-potting should take place in the summer, after the year’s bloom has finished
- Remember to water the plant regularly to promote the growth of a healthy root system during its first year in the new pot
Humidity
- Prefers low humidity conditions
- Consider running a dehumidifier in the room where the cactus lives to provide it with the most ideal conditions possible
Propagation
- Any fully grown pad from this cactus may be broken off cleanly in the early summer and re-potted for propagation purposes
- Cuttings work best when grouped in threes or more, and should be buried an inch deep in the soil
- Remember to water regularly to promote the growth of a healthy root system in the first year after propagation
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