Spiny Pincushion Cactus
Taxonomy
Mammilaria pilcayensis
Mammilaria
How to care for Spiny Pincushion Cactus
How often to water your Spiny Pincushion Cactus
every 12
Spiny Pincushion 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 Spiny Pincushion Cactus in your home
a window
Spiny Pincushion Cactus may have difficulty thriving, and will drop leaves 🍃, without ample sunlight.
Place it less than 3 feet from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.
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How to fertilize Spiny Pincushion 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 Spiny Pincushion Cactus after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.
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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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Care Summary for Spiny Pincushion Cactus
Spiny Pincushion Cactus
Greg recommends:
Water
0.5 cups every 12 days
Placement
< 3ft 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.
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