Mexican Pincushion

Mexican Pincushion is generally considered an easy-to-care-for plant and makes a great choice for beginners!

How to Grow Mexican Pincushion →

Benefits of Growing Mexican Pincushion →

Common Mexican Pincushion Problems →

Indoor Care Guide for Mexican Pincushion →

Outdoor Care Guide for Mexican Pincushion →

Mexican Pincushion 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.

Mexican Pincushion Water Frequency →

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Mexican Pincushion 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 🏡.

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Mexican Pincushion 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.

Is Mexican Pincushion Edible? →

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Mexican Pincushion enjoys lots of humidity. Provide humidity for your plant by watering regularly and thoroughly, since plants absorb most water through their root system rather than their leaves. They may also benefit from being placed next to a humidifier.

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Mexican Pincushion 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!

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Mexican Pincushion 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 Mexican Pincushion →

It’s common for Mexican Pincushion to go dormant in the wintertime and you may notice their growth slow down. Waterings should be spaced out more during this time.

Mexican Pincushion is native to the Southwestern United States, Central America, and the Caribbean.

Mexican Pincushion produces flowers in the wild, but does not flower when kept as houseplants.

Mexican Pincushion Flowers →

Is Mexican Pincushion an Annual Plant? →

Is Mexican Pincushion a Perennial Plant? →

Mexican Pincushion Pollination Guide →

Common Mexican Pincushion Flower Problems →

Mexican Pincushion grows vertically and new growth will emerge from the top of the plant.

Mexican Pincushion Lifecycle →

Mexican Pincushion Size Guide →

How and When to Prune Mexican Pincushion →

USDA Hardiness Zone
Mexican Pincushion can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 9a-11b. Find your local hardiness zone here.

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Is Mexican Pincushion a Weed? →

The seeds of Mexican Pincushion can be used to grow new plants! After your plant flowers, any seeds that formed can be collected and germinated in potting soil.

How to Propagate Mexican Pincushion →

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.

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What Eats Mexican Pincushion? →

• Drooping Mexican Pincushion Leaves →
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• Mexican Pincushion Root Rot →
• Why Is My Mexican Pincushion Wilting? →

Overwatering is a likely cause of issues with Mexican Pincushion. 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!