Plant Care Pink Crown Cactus

Pink Crown Cactus

5.0 out of 5 (4 experiences)

Pink Crown Cactus has a Easy to propagate plant personality Easy to propagate
Pink Crown Cactus has a Blooms easily plant personality Blooms easily

Also known as

Rose Pincushion Cactus, Rose Pincushion Cactus, Pink Crown and Mammillaria

Taxonomy

Mammillaria zeilmanniana
Mammillaria
Cactaceae
Caryophyllales

How to care for Pink Crown Cactus

💦 Water

How often to water your Pink Crown Cactus

Water needs for Pink Crown Cactus
0.5 cups
every 12

Pink Crown Cactus 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.

Calculate water needs of Pink Crown Cactus

Water 0.5 cups every
12

Does your plant get direct sunlight?

Select the pot size

5"
☀️ Light

Finding light for Rose Pincushion Cactus in your home

Light needs and placement for plant Pink Crown Cactus: 1ft from a window
1ft or less from
a window

Pink Crown Cactus love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.

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

Pink Crown Cactus does not tolerate low-light 🚫.

Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Pink Crown Cactus in your home 🏡.

🪴 Nutrients

How to fertilize Pink Crown Cactus

Nutrient, fertilizer, and repotting needs for Pink Crown Cactus: 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 Pink Crown Cactus after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.

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💡 FAQs
💦 Water Needs

Pink Crown Cactus 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

Pink Crown Cactus 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 🏡.


🐶 🐈 👶 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.


💨 Humidity

Pink Crown Cactus 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.


🪴 Soil

Pink Crown Cactus 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!


💩 Fertilizer

Pink Crown Cactus 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!


❄️ Dormancy

It’s common for Pink Crown Cactus 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

Pink Crown Cactus is native to the Southwestern United States, Central America, and the Caribbean.


🌸 Flowers

Pink Crown Cactus produces flowers in the wild, but does not flower when kept as houseplants.


🧐 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.


Care Summary for Pink Crown Cactus

Pink Crown Cactus

Pink Crown Cactus


Greg recommends:

Water

0.5 cups every 12 days

Placement

< 1ft 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

Pink Crown Cactus has a Easy to propagate plant personality Easy to propagate 2
Pink Crown Cactus has a Blooms easily plant personality Blooms easily 2
Pink Crown Cactus has a Browns easily plant personality Browns easily 1
Pink Crown Cactus has a Survivor plant personality Survivor 1
Pink Crown Cactus has a Fast grower plant personality Fast grower 1
@SirLiquorice avatar
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leaf-1 137 Plants
xp 16,903 XP
12/20/2021

It doesn’t even look the same anymore it has grown so fast

Fast grower Fast grower
Shaniece avatar
@Shaniece
leaf-1 1 Plants
xp 36 XP
globe Reserve Mines, Nova Scotia
06/04/2021

It soaks up a lot of water but just because it soaks it up doesn’t mean it needs more. It’s very easy to take care of and during the summer pink flowers bloom. Be careful tho, the pointy parts have hooks so they can hook onto your finger. Keep out of reach from Children and pets!

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