Cochemiea setispina

pincushion cactus

Red-flowered pincushion cactus. Keep dry in winter, then give a good soak in summer for showy bloom. Baja California native.

Altura	8–24 pulg.
Ancho	1–3 pies
Tolera	Frío, Sequía, Calor, Macetas, Azoteas, Sal, Viento
Riego	Bajo
Most cactus are from the deserts of the world and as such like to go totally bone dry between waterings, making them very low-maintenance. If you see your cactus begin to shrivel or lose firmness, your cactus is likely totally dry and should be watered. To get good healthy growth your plant doesn't want to sit around totally dried out during it's growing season. Once it is dry water it. This cactus comes from an area with summer rainfall and is actively growing during that time, when it is forgiving of overwatering errors. During winter dormancy it should be kept extra dry and will be intolerant of overwatering. Remember that if kept in a small pot your plant will want more frequent watering.
Resiste hasta	18 °F
Exposición	Sombra parcial – Pleno sol
Características	Cactus, Forma matas, Con flores
Interior / exterior	Exterior
Drenaje	En el suelo: mezcla para cactus, En maceta: mezcla para cactus, Requiere drenaje perfecto
Fertilización	Necesita poco
Origen	Baja California, México
Nativa de California	No
Zonas Sunset	8, 9, 12–23

Notas de cultivo

This particular cactus is very sensitive to overwatering and should have extra mineral drainage added to the mix to keep it happy. Mixing cactus mix 50:50 with pumice is advised.

Reports suggest that this cactus prefers a mildly acidic location, if you find your cactus is yellowing try adding iron or sulfur.

Esta información refleja las observaciones de Grubb and Nadler y de nuestra comunidad de amantes de las plantas. Siempre tomamos en cuenta las aportaciones de otros horticultores y agradecemos los comentarios de quienes tengan más información sobre el cultivo de esta planta.

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