Rainbow Hedgehog Cactus
4.4 out of 5 (9 experiences)
Survivor
Fast grower
Also known as
Arizona Rainbow Cactus, Arizona Rainbow Cactus and Rainbow Cactus
Taxonomy
Echinocereus rigidissimus
Echinocereus
Cactaceae
Caryophyllales
How to care for Rainbow Hedgehog Cactus
How often to water your Rainbow Hedgehog Cactus
every 12
Rainbow Hedgehog 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.
Water 0.5 cups every
12
Finding light for Arizona Rainbow Cactus in your home
a window
Rainbow Hedgehog Cactus love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.
Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.
Rainbow Hedgehog Cactus does not tolerate low-light 🚫.
Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Rainbow Hedgehog Cactus in your home 🏡.
How to fertilize Rainbow Hedgehog Cactus
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 Rainbow Hedgehog Cactus after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.
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#brunchataudreys Good morning everyone, and happy monday! With the onset of winter and people bringing their plants inside, sometimes there are problems with humidity or insects. In my case I think it's both ☹️. There are cacti with tons of spines or what we might even call hair that are designed to help keep these insects away. But don't put your guard down those insects can still get in there. My little Cactus has plenty of spines and yet last night I found mealy bugs on both of these cactus. Since you can't really get a Q-tip in there, you pretty much just have to spray them with alcohol or dip them in it. And pick the bugs out with a toothpick or tweezers. Followed by a spray with neem oil. Anyone else having any problems? @Arid_oasis @elisenavidad @ILoveMyPlants @MariansOasis @PoisedAlbo @PrizedShadscale @Amateurbotany @AmusingRedhill @BabeVila @Chevysgirl11 @debbiedo @ehery @JenniB81 @JenniferNoel @Michelle5986 @Ninabeena @PlantJedi @Popcornjoness @stephonicle @SuperblyLilac @TheOddAsity @Pineapplemom @planthoe40 @SweetAzurebluet And anyone!
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Why is my plant falling in on itself #ArizonaRainbowCactus
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The flowers shriveled up, what should I do? #ArizonaRainbowCactus
Care Summary for Rainbow Hedgehog Cactus
Rainbow Hedgehog 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
Survivor 4
Fast grower 1
Easy to propagate 1
Blooms easily 1
Browns easily 1
08/06/2021
I’ve seen this plant grown outdoors in our Mediterranean climate, but I keep mine indoors. My substrate is 90-95% pumice. Seems happy, so I’m happy too. Thanks
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