Description
Pincushion cactus is a large group of small, free-flowering cacti that are easy to care for.
| Sr | Item name |
|---|---|
| 1 | Pincushion Cactus - Cactus Plant |
| 2 | 3 inch (8 cm) Grower Round Plastic Pot (Black) |
Densely spined, and in many types the spines are so elongated and soft that the plant appears hairy.
Stems 1 to several, more or less spherical, dark green, to 2 inches in diameter, covered with spirally arranged projections called tubercles; areoles at tubercle tips, white-woolly when young; perianth parts numerous, petal-like, in several rows; outer parts greenish or brownish; inner parts pink to reddish purple; tips sharply pointed; stamens numerous, anthers bright orange. Fruits are berries, fleshy, oblong to club-shaped, green when mature; seeds tiny, pitted, yellowish brown.Plant Specifications
| Plant Height | 3 inch (8 cm) |
| Plant Spread | 3 inch (8 cm) |
*above specification are indicative only. actual dimensions may vary by +-10%
| Common Name | Pincushion Cactus, Beehive cactus, Spinystar |
| Maximum Reachable Height | 5 cm (2 inches) |
| Flower Colour | Pink |
| Bloom Time | May to August |
| Difficulty Level | Easy to grow |
Planting and care
Pincushion Cactus care
Pincushion cactus care is very simple and suitable for the beginning gardener. Cactus plants are used to dry conditions and limited fertility. The soil for a pincushion needs to be well drained and gritty. The soil needs to dry out between watering, which is best accomplished with a sandy topsoil. The cactus goes dormant in winter and needs no additional irrigation until spring.
| Sunlight | Full Sun |
| Watering | Medium |
| Soil | Well-drained soil |
| Temperature | 65 to 90 degrees C |
| Fertilizer | Apply any organic fertilizer |
Pincushion Cactus uses
Ornamental Use:
- The plant is used for an ornamental purpose