Strawberry cactus
5.0 out of 5 (3 experiences)
Survivor
Blooms easily
Also known as
California fishhook cactus, Strawberry pincusion, Fishhook cactus and fish hook cactus
Taxonomy
Cochemiea dioica
Cochemiea
Cactaceae
Caryophyllales
How to care for Strawberry cactus
Water
How often to water your Strawberry cactus
every 9
Strawberry cactus needs 0.5 cups of water every 9 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
9
Light
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Finding light for Strawberry cactus in your home
a window
Strawberry 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.
Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Strawberry cactus in your home 🏡.
Nutrients
How to fertilize Strawberry 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 Strawberry cactus after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.
FAQs
Strawberry cactus prefers for the soil to dry out between waterings and should be watered regularly. Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.
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.
Growth Pattern
Strawberry cactus grows vertically and new growth will emerge from the top of the plant.
Care Summary for Strawberry cactus
Strawberry cactus
Greg recommends:
Water
0.5 cups every 9 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.
What other plant parents say
Survivor 2
Blooms easily 1
07/23/2021
Forgot about this gal outside for a long time and she was perfectly fine. Now I’m taking good care of her and she’s been blooming flowers!
Blooms easily
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