Brain Cactus
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Also known as
Echinofossulocactus erectocentrus
Taxonomy
Stenocactus multicostatus 'Cinco De Mayo Lau'
Stenocactus
Cactaceae
Caryophyllales
How to care for Brain Cactus
How often to water your Brain Cactus
Brain 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 Brain Cactus in your home
Brain Cactus love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.
Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.
Brain Cactus does not tolerate low-light 🚫.
Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Brain Cactus in your home 🏡.
How to fertilize Brain 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 Brain Cactus after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.
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My cactus isnt growing@ Hello! So I have had a cactus for about 3 years now. This cactus has been through alot as I had birds and they pecked at it constantly. I tried to prevent this as much as possible but my family members did not. Ever since then it has pretty much stayed the exact same. Please let me know if there is anything I can do as I am very sentimental to this plant. Thank you #cactus
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Helppppp! What are these on my cactus? Looks like a bug of some kind but it’s all dried up and nothing is moving so I’m confused? If anyone knows what it is any tips on getting rid of it ? #BrainCactus
Care Summary for Brain Cactus
Brain Cactus
Greg recommends:
0.5 cups every 12 days
< 1ft from a window
Repot after 2x growth
Based on the 4” pot your plant is in, and that it doesn’t get direct sunlight.