Cactaceae

Cactaceae is generally easy to care for, though some plant parents report facing challenges with growing it. Check out the reviews down below to read more about their experiences!

Cactaceae thrives in dry soil and should be watered sparingly. Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.

Cactaceae requires abundant, bright and direct light. Place it less than one foot from a window to ensure it receives enough light to survive 💪. Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement in your home 🏡.

Lady Finger Cactus Direct Sunlight Needs & Tolerance →

Cactaceae is not known to cause harm to humans or pets. Regardless, if you, a family member, a cat, or dog has ingested any plant material, please consult a doctor or a veterinarian.

Lady Finger Cactus Toxicity to Cats →

Lady Finger Cactus Toxicity to Dogs →

Lady Finger Cactus Toxicity to Humans →

Cactaceae enjoys lots of humidity. Provide humidity for your plant by watering regularly and thoroughly, since plants absorb most water through their root system rather than their leaves. They may also benefit from being placed next to a humidifier.

Lady Finger Cactus Humidity Needs →

Cactaceae is very sensitive to wet soil, so choose a potting soil that drains very well and doesn’t retain too much moisture. A good soil will have lots of perlite or vermiculite for drainage and some organic matter for nutrition. A few handfuls of perlite added to regular store-bought cactus soil will do the trick!

Cactaceae grows very slowly and doesn’t require added fertilizer. Replacing your plant’s potting soil once a year should provide them with more than enough nutrition. Remember, plants get their energy from sunlight, not fertilizer!

It’s common for Cactaceae to go dormant in the wintertime and you may notice their growth slow down. Waterings should be spaced out more during this time.

Cactaceae is native to the Southwestern United States, Central America, and the Caribbean.

Cactaceae produces flowers in the wild, but does not flower when kept as houseplants.

Cactaceae grows vertically and new growth will emerge from the top of the plant.

USDA Hardiness Zone
Cactaceae can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 10-12b. Find your local hardiness zone here.

Lady Finger Cactus Temperature Tolerance →

Cactaceae can be propagated by division into new individual plants.

• Check to see if there is more than one plant. In some cases they may still be beneath the soil surface. If you feel confident, you may remove the soil to check for baby plantlets below!
• If there are multiple plants growing, unpot the plant and gently tug the plants apart, being careful not to disturb too many of the roots. They may be connected by large root segments which you may need to break to free the plantlet.
• Pot up the new plant in well-draining soil
• Repot the parent plant back into its original pot

When troubleshooting a sad-looking houseplant, start by checking for signs of distress in its leaves, such as yellowing, browning, or drooping, which can indicate overwatering or nutrient deficiencies.

Inspect the soil moisture; too dry or too wet soil can cause problems.

Ensure the plant is getting the right amount of light, as too much or too little can stress it.

Finally, consider environmental factors like temperature and humidity, and adjust care routines accordingly to revive your plant.

• Common Bugs Affecting Lady Finger Cactus →
• Drooping Lady Finger Cactus Leaves →
• Lady Finger Cactus Dropping Leaves →
• Lady Finger Cactus Mushy Leaves →
• Black Spots on Lady Finger Cactus →
• Black Spots on Lady Finger Cactus →
• Lady Finger Cactus Yellow Leaves →

Overwatering is a likely cause of issues with Cactaceae. These plants are very sensitive to wet soil so if you notice your plant becoming squishy or translucent, overwatering is the likely culprit.

Cut your plant just past where the rot ends and allow it to callus over for a few days before replanting it in fresh, dry soil. Download Greg to make sure your plant never gets overwatered again!