How much humidity does Chenille Pricklypear like?

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.

What type of soil should I use for my Chenille Pricklypear?

Chenille Pricklypear 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!

Should I fertilize my Chenille Pricklypear?

Chenille Pricklypear 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!

Does Chenille Pricklypear go dormant?

It’s 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.

Which region is Chenille Pricklypear native to?

Chenille Pricklypear is native to the Americas .

Does Chenille Pricklypear produce flowers?

Chenille Pricklypear produces flowers in the wild, but does not flower when kept as houseplants.

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Chenille Pricklypear

Q: How often should I water my Chenille Pricklypear?

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.

Q: How much sunlight does my Chenille Pricklypear need?

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 💪. Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement in your home 🏡.

About Chenille Pricklypear

Chenille Pricklypear is a super rare houseplant 🌿 that needs very little water to thrive. They do best in long-lasting, direct light ☀️ 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

Scientific name

Opuntia aciculata

Genus

Opuntia

Family

Cactaceae

Order

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

Chenille Pricklypear needs 0.5 cups of water every 12 when it doesn’t get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot located in San Jose, California.

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

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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.

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Finding light for Chenille Pricklypear in your home

Light needs and placement for plant Chenille Pricklypear: 1ft from a window

Chenille Pricklypear love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.

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 San Jose, California ⛅.

Chenille Pricklypear does not tolerate low-light 🚫.

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