Plant Care Brain Cactus

Brain Cactus

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Brain Cactus has a Pest magnet plant personality Pest magnet
Brain Cactus has a Browns easily plant personality Browns easily

Also known as

Echinofossulocactus erectocentrus

Taxonomy

Stenocactus multicostatus 'Cinco De Mayo Lau'
Stenocactus
Cactaceae
Caryophyllales

How to care for Brain Cactus

💦 Water

How often to water your Brain Cactus

Water needs for Brain Cactus
0.5 cups
every 12

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.

Calculate water needs of Brain Cactus

Water 0.5 cups every
12

Does your plant get direct sunlight?

Select the pot size

5"
☀️ Light

Finding light for Brain Cactus in your home

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

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 🏡.

🪴 Nutrients

How to fertilize Brain Cactus

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

💡 FAQs
💦 Water Needs

Brain 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

Brain 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.


🧐 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 Brain Cactus

Brain Cactus

Brain 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

Brain Cactus has a Pest magnet plant personality Pest magnet 1
Brain Cactus has a Browns easily plant personality Browns easily 1
Brain Cactus has a Fast grower plant personality Fast grower 1
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05/13/2021

It dies easy even in the right condition

Pest magnet Pest magnet
Browns easily Browns easily
Fast grower Fast grower

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