Chenille Pricklypear
About Chenille Pricklypear
Chenille Pricklypear is a super rare houseplant šæ that needs very little water to thrive. They do best in long-lasting, direct light āļø and should be less than 1 foot from a window.
Chenille Pricklypear likes soil that is extremely well-draining. Your plant shouldn't need added fertilizers if you repot each time it doubles in size.
Taxonomy
Opuntia aciculata
Opuntia
Cactaceae
Caryophyllales
Also known as
Old Man's Whiskers, Cowboy Red Whiskers and Golden Glochid Cactus
How to care for Chenille Pricklypear
Water
How often to water your Chenille Pricklypear
every 12
Chenille Pricklypear needs 0.5 cups of water every 12 when it doesnāt get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot located in Orlando, Florida.
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
Check the growing potential in your area
A plant's growing potential is determined from its location, the time of year, and current local weather.
Orlando, Florida
47% Low
Growing Chenille Pricklypear in Orlando right now
Plant growth potential is currently medium š
February 6th, 2023
Sunlight energy as measured by ānet radiationā in Orlando is currently medium š.
The availability of high quality sunlight in your home impacts ability for plants to thrive and is key in determiniā¦
Sunlight will increase by 26% āļø
February 6th, 2023
Orlando is trending towards greater sunlight intensity!
The amount of sunlight in Orlando is expected to increase by 26% over the next 2 weeks to an average of 13.2 megajoules of energy per m2 perā¦
Daylight will increase by 0.8 hours š
February 5th, 2023
This month, Orlando is getting an average of 7.6 hours of clear sky sunlight per day.
Hours of daylight will increase by 7.5% over the next two weeks. Your plants will get 11.1 total hours of daylā¦
Finding light for Chenille Pricklypear in your home
a window
Chenille Pricklypear love being close to bright, sunny windows š.
Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to ensure it receives enough light to survive during this time of reduced sunlight intensity in Orlando, Florida ā .
Chenille Pricklypear does not tolerate low-light š«.
Nutrients
How to fertilize Chenille Pricklypear
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 itās likely grown enough to need a larger pot anyway.
To replenish this plant's nutrients, repot your Chenille Pricklypear after it doubles in size or once a yearāwhichever comes first.
When to repot Chenille Pricklypear
Is this a good time of year to repot? No ā³
February 4th, 2023
The growing potential in Orlando is low š.
Repotting in late fall or winter when the day lengths are shorter can be very stressful for a plant and cause it to go into shock.
It's best to repotā¦
FAQs
Chenille Pricklypear 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
Chenille Pricklypear requires abundant, bright and direct light. Place it less than one foot from a window to ensure it receives enough light to survive šŖ. Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement in your home š”.
Toxicity
Greg does not have confirmed data on this plantās toxicity. If you, a family member, or a pet consumes plant material of unknown toxicity, itās always best to consult a medical professional.
If you or someone else ingested this plant, call Poison Control atĀ US (800) 222-1222.Ā If a pet consumed this plant, contact your veterinarian or the ASPCA atĀ US (888) 426-4435.
Humidity
Chenille Pricklypear 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.
Soil
Chenille Pricklypear is very sensitive to wet soil, so choose a potting soil that drains very well and doesnāt 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!
Fertilizer
Chenille Pricklypear grows very slowly and doesnāt require added fertilizer. Replacing your plantās potting soil once a year should provide them with more than enough nutrition. Remember, plants get their energy from sunlight, not fertilizer!
Dormancy
Itās common for Chenille Pricklypear to go dormant in the wintertime and you may notice their growth slow down. Waterings should be spaced out more during this time.
Native Region
Chenille Pricklypear is native to the Americas.
Flowers
Chenille Pricklypear produces flowers in the wild, but does not flower when kept as houseplants.
Care Summary for Chenille Pricklypear
Chenille Pricklypear
Greg recommends:
Water
0.5 cups every 12 days
Placement
< 1ft from a window
Nutrients
Repot after 2x growth
Based on your location in Orlando, Florida, the 4ā pot your plant is in, and that it doesnāt get direct sunlight.
