Indian Comb
5.0 out of 5 (3 experiences)
Fast grower
Survivor
Also known as
Hairbrush, Hairbrush and Indian comb
Taxonomy
Pachycereus pecten-aboriginum
Pachycereus
Cactaceae
Caryophyllales
How to care for Indian Comb
Water
How often to water your Indian Comb
every 12
Indian Comb 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
Light
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Finding light for Hairbrush in your home
a window
Indian Comb love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.
Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.
Indian Comb does not tolerate low-light 🚫.
Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Indian Comb in your home 🏡.
Nutrients
How to fertilize Indian Comb
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 Indian Comb after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.
FAQs
Indian Comb 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
Indian Comb 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.
Flowers
Indian Comb produces flowers in the wild, but does not flower when kept as houseplants.
Care Summary for Indian Comb
Indian Comb
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
Fast grower 2
Survivor 1
04/21/2021
I’ve only had it a month and it has grown!
Fast grower
