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Hedgehog Cactus and Cereus Care

1 Care
1.1 Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
1.2 How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting
1.3 Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
1.4 Watering Plants
1.4.1 Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water
Average Water Needs, Do not let dry out between waterings, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Requires consistently moist soil, Requires regular watering
1.4.2 In Summer
Average Water
Lots of watering
1.4.3 In Spring
Moderate
Average Water
1.4.4 In Winter
Average Water
Less Watering
1.5 Soil
1.5.1 Soil pH
Not Available
Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
1.5.2 Soil Type
Not Available
Loam, Sand
1.5.3 Soil Drainage Capacity
Not Available
Well drained
1.6 Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
1.7 Pruning
Dispose of diseased portions, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
1.8 Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
fertilize every 2-3 weeks while growing
1.9 Pests and Diseases
Mealybugs, Scale insects
Scale
1.10 Plant Tolerance
Cold climate, Drought, Heat Tolerance
Drought

Watering Hedgehog Cactus and Cereus

Water is the most essential need of any plant. Watering requirements differ for every plant. Knowing the amount of water required is the most important part of Hedgehog Cactus and Cereus Facts. One needs to adequately water the plants keeping in mind that plants need season wise variations in water levels. While taking Hedgehog Cactus and Cereus care, it is important to know that too much water is more dangerous than not enough watering. Here we provide you with the exact watering required for your garden plant. Watering Hedgehog Cactus and Cereus is as follows:

  • Watering Hedgehog Cactus in Summer: Average Water

  • Watering Hedgehog Cactus in Winter: Average Water

  • Watering Cereus in Summer: Lots of watering

  • Watering Cereus in Winter: Less Watering

Hedgehog Cactus and Cereus Diseases

Plants get infected many times due to lack of care. This makes it unhealthy and reduces its life too. Hence it is necessary to know the kind of disease on plants, to cure it and keep the plant healthy. Knowing About Hedgehog Cactus and Cereus diseases is very important factor of Hedgehog Cactus and Cereus Care. These plant's diseases are:

  • Hedgehog Cactus: Mealybugs and Scale insects
  • Cereus: Scale

Hedgehog Cactus and Cereus Pruning

Pruning is an important part of Hedgehog Cactus and Cereus care. Pruning helps to grow the plant with a faster rate. Hedgehog Cactus and Cereus pruning is done as follows:

  • Hedgehog Cactus pruning: Dispose of diseased portions and Remove dead or diseased plant parts

  • Cereus pruning: Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves

Plants need fertilizers for its growth and increasing the life. Hedgehog Cactus and Cereus fertilizers are as follows:

  • Hedgehog Cactus fertilizers: All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
  • Cereus fertilizers: fertilize every 2-3 weeks while growing