Texas Rainbow Cactus
4.7 out of 5 (3 experiences)
Survivor
Also known as
Texas rainbow hedgehog, golden rainbow hedgehog cactus, spiny hedgehog cactus and yellow-flower pitaya
Taxonomy
Echinocereus dasyacanthus
Echinocereus
Cactaceae
Caryophyllales
How to care for Texas Rainbow Cactus
How often to water your Texas Rainbow Cactus
every 12
Texas Rainbow 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.
Water 0.5 cups every
12
Finding light for Texas Rainbow Cactus in your home
a window
Texas Rainbow Cactus love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.
Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.
Texas Rainbow Cactus does not tolerate low-light 🚫.
Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Texas Rainbow Cactus in your home 🏡.
How to fertilize Texas Rainbow Cactus
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 Texas Rainbow Cactus after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.
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Good morning. I am very new to all this and I have a couple of plants that I do not know the species of. Could someone help me please
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Leaning cactus help. My daughter bought this cactus years ago when she was going to plant a succulent garden then promptly lost interest. I have kept it alive, but not given it much attention. It’s developed a pretty serious lean. What would you all recommend to help it live its best life?
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What is wrong with my plan last night it was good y'all next day looks like this what should I do please help me
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Why is my plant falling in on itself #ArizonaRainbowCactus
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#brunchataudreys Good morning everyone, and happy monday! With the onset of winter and people bringing their plants inside, sometimes there are problems with humidity or insects. In my case I think it's both ☹️. There are cacti with tons of spines or what we might even call hair that are designed to help keep these insects away. But don't put your guard down those insects can still get in there. My little Cactus has plenty of spines and yet last night I found mealy bugs on both of these cactus. Since you can't really get a Q-tip in there, you pretty much just have to spray them with alcohol or dip them in it. And pick the bugs out with a toothpick or tweezers. Followed by a spray with neem oil. Anyone else having any problems? @Arid_oasis @elisenavidad @ILoveMyPlants @MariansOasis @PoisedAlbo @PrizedShadscale @Amateurbotany @AmusingRedhill @BabeVila @Chevysgirl11 @debbiedo @ehery @JenniB81 @JenniferNoel @Michelle5986 @Ninabeena @PlantJedi @Popcornjoness @stephonicle @SuperblyLilac @TheOddAsity @Pineapplemom @planthoe40 @SweetAzurebluet And anyone!
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he’s turning squishy? #ArizonaRainbowCactus
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My news baby need to know how to take care of
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How much water does it need #ArizonaRainbowCactus
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How much water #ArizonaRainbowCactus
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My plant has a growth on the side of it I’m not sure if this is bad, but my cactus has a growth coming out of the top of it, it’s a brown color. What is this?
Care Summary for Texas Rainbow Cactus
Texas Rainbow 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
Survivor 3
11/20/2021
This little guy has survived literal years of forgetfulness and neglect, he’s a survivor 💪🏼
Survivor
09/09/2021
Easy to grow. Do not overwater. I water mine once every two weeks
Survivor
08/09/2021
It’s so nice! Don’t water is too much though. Like once every two weeks!
Survivor
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