Plant Care Ming Thing Cactus

Ming Thing Cactus

5.0 out of 5 (5 experiences)

Ming Thing Cactus has a Survivor plant personality Survivor

About Ming Thing Cactus

Ming Thing Cactus is a popular houseplant 🌿 that is isn’t challenging to grow and needs very little water to thrive. They do best in long-lasting, direct light ☀️ and should be less than 1 foot from a window.

Plant parents describe this plant as being a survivor with a whopping 221 being grown with Greg around the world. Check out the reviews below for more details!🌟

Ming Thing Cactus likes soil that is extremely well-draining. Your plant shouldn't need added fertilizers if you repot each time it doubles in size.

Ming Thing Cactus belongs to the Cereus genus, and is native to This is a cultivated hybrid variety.

Taxonomy

Cereus forbesii f. monstrose 'Ming Thing'
Cereus
Cactaceae
Caryophyllales

How to care for Ming Thing Cactus

💦 Water

How often to water your Ming Thing Cactus

Water needs for Ming Thing Cactus
0.5 cups
every 12

Ming Thing Cactus needs 0.5 cups of water every 12 when it doesn’t get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot.

Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.

Calculate water needs of Ming Thing Cactus

Water 0.5 cups every
12

Does your plant get direct sunlight?

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5"
☀️ Light

Finding light for Ming Thing Cactus in your home

Light needs and placement for plant Ming Thing Cactus: 1ft from a window
1ft or less from
a window

Ming Thing Cactus love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.

Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.

Ming Thing Cactus does not tolerate low-light 🚫.

Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Ming Thing Cactus in your home 🏡.

🪴 Nutrients

How to fertilize Ming Thing Cactus

Nutrient, fertilizer, and repotting needs for Ming Thing Cactus: repot after 2X growth

Most potting soils come with ample nutrients which plants use to produce new growth.

By the time your plant has depleted the nutrients in its soil it’s likely grown enough to need a larger pot anyway.

To replenish this plant's nutrients, repot your Ming Thing Cactus after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.

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💡 FAQs
⭐ Difficulty Level

Ming Thing Cactus 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!

Benefits of Growing Ming Thing Cactus →

Common Ming Thing Cactus Problems →


💦 Water Needs

Ming Thing Cactus 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.

Ming Thing Cactus Water Frequency →

Ming Thing Cactus Root Rot →


☀️ Sunlight Needs

Ming Thing Cactus 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 🏡.

Ming Thing Cactus Light Requirements →

Ming Thing Cactus Direct Sunlight Needs & Tolerance →


🐶 🐈 👶 Toxicity

Ming Thing Cactus 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.


💨 Humidity

Ming Thing Cactus prefers dry environments. Providing extra humidity or misting your plant allows water to linger on leaves, which can create the perfect environment for harmful types of fungi.

Ming Thing Cactus Humidity Needs →


🪴 Soil

Ming Thing Cactus 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!

Best Soil Mix for Ming Thing Cactus →

When and How to Successfully Repot Ming Thing Cactus →


💩 Fertilizer

Ming Thing Cactus 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!

How Much and When to Fertilize Ming Thing Cactus →


🌎 Native Region

Ming Thing Cactus is native to South America.


🌸 Flowers

Yes, you may see your Ming Thing Cactus bloom with the right amount of sunlight and water.

Ming Thing Cactus Flowers →


⬆️ ⬇️ Growth Pattern

Ming Thing Cactus is a clumping plant, meaning new growth will emerge from the soil around the parent plant.

How and When to Prune Ming Thing Cactus →


🌦️ Growing Outdoors

USDA Hardiness Zone
Ming Thing Cactus can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 9a-11b. Find your local hardiness zone here.

Ming Thing Cactus Temperature Tolerance →


🌱 Propagation

The seeds of Ming Thing Cactus can be used to grow new plants! After your plant flowers, any seeds that formed can be collected and germinated in potting soil.

How to Propagate Ming Thing Cactus →


🧐 Troubleshooting

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 Issues

Overwatering is a likely cause of issues with Ming Thing Cactus. 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!


Care Summary for Ming Thing Cactus

Ming Thing Cactus

Ming Thing Cactus


Greg recommends:

Water

0.5 cups every 12 days

Placement

< 1ft from a window

Nutrients

Repot after 2x growth

Based on the 4” pot your plant is in, and that it doesn’t get direct sunlight.

What other plant parents say

Ming Thing Cactus has a Survivor plant personality Survivor 3
Jerry avatar
@Jerry
leaf-1 78 Plants
xp 6,222 XP
06/20/2021

It is a naturally mutant cactus. New growth will start at random positions

Survivor Survivor
@lll.pulig avatar
@@lll.pulig
leaf-1 2 Plants
xp 54 XP
globe Lake Forest, CA
06/08/2021

This thicc boi has voluptuous curves, which make him beautiful. He’s not afraid to let it all hang out. Best of all, he’s always down to chill and listen to your problems.

Get yourself one of these guys, you won’t regret it!

@hannahzaleski avatar
@@hannahzaleski
leaf-1 15 Plants
xp 225 XP
globe Orlando, FL
05/31/2021

i love him. such a wonky little dude and super easy care so far!!

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