Klapper's hedgehog cactus

How to Grow and Care for Klapper's hedgehog cactus

Klapper's hedgehog cactus · Echinocereus klapperi

Grow under glass in a loam-based potting compost with added extra grit. Water moderately when in growth, not at all when dormant. Apply a balanced liquid fertiliser 2 or 3 times in the growing season see houseplant cacti and succulent cultivation

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Planting and Growing Klapper's hedgehog cactus

Klapper's hedgehog cactus
Care difficulty2 / 5
Watering scheduleDeep but infrequent watering, letting soil dry completely
Sunlight requirementsFull sun
Ideal temperatureInformation to be completed
Soil typeLoam · Sand
Soil pHAcid · Alkaline · Neutral
Soil moistureWell drained
FertilizingVery dilute low nitrogen cactus feed in warm growth season
ToxicityInformation to be completed
Care Tips

Grow under glass in a loam-based potting compost with added extra grit. Water moderately when in growth, not at all when dormant. Apply a balanced liquid fertiliser 2 or 3 times in the growing season see houseplant cacti and succulent cultivation

How to Water Klapper's hedgehog cactus?

Deep but infrequent watering, letting soil dry completely

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What Are the Sunlight Requirements for Klapper's hedgehog cactus?

Full sun

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What Is the Ideal Temperature Range for Klapper's hedgehog cactus?

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What Soil Is Best for Klapper's hedgehog cactus?

Soil type
Loam · Sand
Soil pH
Acid · Alkaline · Neutral
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What Are the Moisture Requirements for Klapper's hedgehog cactus?

Well drained

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How to Fertilize Klapper's hedgehog cactus?

Very dilute low nitrogen cactus feed in warm growth season

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How to Prune Klapper's hedgehog cactus?

No pruning required

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How to Propagate Klapper's hedgehog cactus?

Propagate by seed

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How to Transplant Klapper's hedgehog cactus?

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How to Care for Klapper's hedgehog cactus in Winter?

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How to Plant Klapper's hedgehog cactus?

Grow under glass in a loam-based potting compost with added extra grit. Water moderately when in growth, not at all when dormant. Apply a balanced liquid fertiliser 2 or 3 times in the growing season see houseplant cacti and succulent cultivation

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How to Repot Klapper's hedgehog cactus?

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How to Harvest Klapper's hedgehog cactus?

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Common Pests & Diseases

Diseases

Generally disease free

Pests

mealybugs and scale insects can be a problem

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The Toxicity of Klapper's hedgehog cactus

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Attributes of Klapper's hedgehog cactus

Plant typeCactus Succulent
HeightUp to 10 cm
Spread0-0.1 metre
FoliageEvergreen
HabitClump forming
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Scientific Classification

Species
Echinocereus klapperi
Genus
Echinocereus
Family
Cactaceae
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