Plant Care Lace Hedgehog Cactus

Lace Hedgehog Cactus

4.6 out of 5 (18 experiences)

Lace Hedgehog Cactus has a Survivor plant personality Survivor

Also known as

Lace Cactus and Purple Candle

Taxonomy

Echinocereus reichenbachii
Echinocereus
Cactaceae
Caryophyllales

How to care for Lace Hedgehog Cactus

šŸ’¦ Water

How often to water your Lace Hedgehog Cactus

Water needs for Lace Hedgehog Cactus
0.5 cups
every 12

Lace Hedgehog 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 Lace Hedgehog Cactus

Water 0.5 cups every
12

Does your plant get direct sunlight?

Select the pot size

5"
ā˜€ļø Light

Finding light for Lace Hedgehog Cactus in your home

Light needs and placement for plant Lace Hedgehog Cactus: 1ft from a window
1ft or less from
a window

Lace Hedgehog Cactus love being close to bright, sunny windows šŸ˜Ž.

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

Lace Hedgehog Cactus does not tolerate low-light 🚫.

Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Lace Hedgehog Cactus in your home šŸ”.

🪓 Nutrients

How to fertilize Lace Hedgehog Cactus

Nutrient, fertilizer, and repotting needs for Lace Hedgehog 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 Lace Hedgehog Cactus after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.

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šŸ’” FAQs
⭐ Difficulty Level

Lace Hedgehog 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!

How to Grow Lace Hedgehog Cactus →

Benefits of Growing Lace Hedgehog Cactus →

Common Lace Hedgehog Cactus Problems →

Indoor Care Guide for Lace Hedgehog Cactus →

Outdoor Care Guide for Lace Hedgehog Cactus →


šŸ’¦ Water Needs

Lace Hedgehog 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.

Lace Hedgehog Cactus Water Frequency →

Lace Hedgehog Cactus Root Rot →


ā˜€ļø Sunlight Needs

Lace Hedgehog Cactus requires abundant, bright and direct light. Place it less than one foot from a window to ensure it receives enough light to survive šŸ’Ŗ. Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement in your home šŸ”.

Lace Hedgehog Cactus Light Requirements →

Lace Hedgehog Cactus Direct Sunlight Needs & Tolerance →


🐶 🐈 šŸ‘¶ Toxicity

Lace Hedgehog 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.


šŸ’Ø Humidity

Lace Hedgehog 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.

Lace Hedgehog Cactus Humidity Needs →


🪓 Soil

Lace Hedgehog 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 Lace Hedgehog Cactus →

Best Pots for Lace Hedgehog Cactus →

When and How to Successfully Repot Lace Hedgehog Cactus →

What Are Healthy Lace Hedgehog Cactus Roots →


šŸ’© Fertilizer

Lace Hedgehog 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 Lace Hedgehog Cactus →


šŸŒŽ Native Region

Lace Hedgehog Cactus is native to Southeastern United States and Mexico.


🌸 Flowers
ā¬†ļø ā¬‡ļø Growth Pattern

Lace Hedgehog Cactus grows vertically and new growth will emerge from the top of the plant.

Lace Hedgehog Cactus Lifecycle →

Lace Hedgehog Cactus Size Guide →

How and When to Prune Lace Hedgehog Cactus →


šŸŒ¦ļø Growing Outdoors
🌱 Propagation

Lace Hedgehog Cactus 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

How to Propagate Lace Hedgehog 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.


šŸ˜– Common Issues

Overwatering is a likely cause of issues with Lace Hedgehog 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 Lace Hedgehog Cactus

Lace Hedgehog Cactus

Lace Hedgehog Cactus


Greg recommends:

Water

0.5 cups every 12 days

Placement

< 1ft from a window

Nutrients

Repot after 2x growth

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

What other plant parents say

Lace Hedgehog Cactus has a Survivor plant personality Survivor 8
Lace Hedgehog Cactus has a Browns easily plant personality Browns easily 1
Lace Hedgehog Cactus has a Blooms easily plant personality Blooms easily 1
@Reillyfernandes avatar
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leaf-1 5 Plants
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globe Cambridge, Ontario
07/26/2021

PRICKILY. But so cute, literally love my cactus

@hannahturtle avatar
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leaf-1 3 Plants
xp 220 XP
05/16/2021

So sweet and cute and easy to take care of! You only have to water once or twice a week!

@JimbyJoop avatar
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leaf-1 5 Plants
xp 340 XP
05/11/2021

i mean it’s a decent cactus

Survivor Survivor
@thegingersgarden avatar
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leaf-1 24 Plants
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globe Atlanta, GA
03/23/2021

So little, so cute! I forget I have a cactus and water it hardly ever!

Survivor Survivor

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