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5.0 out of 5 (3 experiences)

Also known as
Horse crippler and Horse Crippler Cactus
Taxonomy
Echinocactus texensis
Echinocactus
Cactaceae
Caryophyllales

How to care for Devil's Pincushion

How often to water your Devil's Pincushion

every 12
Devil's Pincushion 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.
Water 0.5 cups every
12

Check the growing potential in your area
A plant's growing potential is determined from its location, the time of year, and current local weather.

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Finding light for Devil's Pincushion in your home

a window
Devil's Pincushion love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.
Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.
Devil's Pincushion does not tolerate low-light 🚫.
Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Devil's Pincushion in your home 🏡.

How to fertilize Devil's Pincushion

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 Devil's Pincushion after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.

Devil's Pincushion 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.
Sunlight Needs
Devil's Pincushion 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 🏡.
Toxicity
Greg does not have confirmed data on this plant’s toxicity. If you, a family member, or a pet consumes plant material of unknown toxicity, it’s always best to consult a medical professional.
If you or someone else ingested this plant, call Poison Control at US (800) 222-1222. If a pet consumed this plant, contact your veterinarian or the ASPCA at US (888) 426-4435.
Soil
Devil's Pincushion 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!
Growth Pattern
Devil's Pincushion grows vertically and new growth will emerge from the top of the plant.
Care Summary for Devil's Pincushion
Devil's Pincushion
Greg recommends:

0.5 cups every 12 days

< 1ft from a window

Repot after 2x growth
Based on the 4” pot your plant is in, and that it doesn’t get direct sunlight.

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