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Crested Eve's Needle

Also known as

Austrocylindropuntia subulata cristata

Taxonomy

Scientific name

Austrocylindropuntia subulata f. cristata

Genus

Austrocylindropuntia

Family

Cactaceae

Order

Caryophyllales

How to care for Crested Eve's Needle

💦 Water

How often to water your Crested Eve's Needle

Crested Eve's Needle 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

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☀️ Light

Finding light for Crested Eve's Needle in your home

Crested Eve's Needle love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.

Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.

Crested Eve's Needle does not tolerate low-light 🚫.

Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Crested Eve's Needle in your home 🏡.

🪴 Nutrients

How to fertilize Crested Eve's Needle

Nutrient, fertilizer, and repotting needs for Crested Eve's Needle: repot after 2X growth

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 Crested Eve's Needle after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.

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💡 FAQs

⭐ Difficulty Level

Crested Eve's Needle is generally easy to care for, though some plant parents report facing challenges with growing it. Check out the reviews down below to read more about their experiences!

Benefits of Growing Crested Eve's Needle →

Common Crested Eve's Needle Problems →

💦 Water Needs

Crested Eve's Needle 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.

Crested Eve's Needle Water Frequency →

Crested Eve's Needle Root Rot →

☀️ Sunlight Needs

Crested Eve's Needle 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 🏡.

Crested Eve's Needle Light Requirements →

Crested Eve's Needle Direct Sunlight Needs & Tolerance →

🐶 🐈 👶 Toxicity

Crested Eve's Needle 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.

💨 Humidity

Crested Eve's Needle 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.

Crested Eve's Needle Humidity Needs →

🪴 Soil

Crested Eve's Needle 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!

Best Soil Mix for Crested Eve's Needle →

When and How to Successfully Repot Crested Eve's Needle →

💩 Fertilizer

Crested Eve's Needle 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 Crested Eve's Needle →

🌎 Native Region

Crested Eve's Needle is native to South America.

🌸 Flowers

Yes, you may see your Crested Eve's Needle bloom with the right amount of sunlight and water.

Crested Eve's Needle Flowers →

⬆️ ⬇️ Growth Pattern

Crested Eve's Needle grows vertically and new growth will emerge from the top of the plant.

How and When to Prune Crested Eve's Needle →

🌦️ Growing Outdoors

USDA Hardiness Zone
Crested Eve's Needle can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 9a-11b. Find your local hardiness zone here.

Crested Eve's Needle Temperature Tolerance →

🌱 Propagation

The seeds of Crested Eve's Needle 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 Crested Eve's Needle →

🧐 Troubleshooting

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.

😖 Common Issues

Overwatering is a likely cause of issues with Crested Eve's Needle. 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!