Klapper's hedgehog cactus
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A very spikey cactus with cylindrical, clump-forming stems which can take on a whitish appearance due to the colour and quantity of stems. Short, tubular orange to red flowers appear in July/August.
Scientific classification
- Species
- Klapper's hedgehog cactus (Echinocereus klapperi)
- Genus
- Echinocereus
- Family
- Cactaceae
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- Toxicity
- Cactus Succulent
- Plant type
- Up to 10 cm
- Height
- 0-0.1 metre
- Spread
- Evergreen
- Foliage
- Clump forming
- Habit
- Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
- Season of interest
- Full sun
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of Klapper's hedgehog cactus
Distribution map
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Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of Klapper's hedgehog cactus
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Klapper's hedgehog cactus care guide
- Deep but infrequent watering, letting soil dry completely
- Watering
- Full sun
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
Watering
Deep but infrequent watering, letting soil dry completely
Fertilizing
FertilizingVery dilute low nitrogen cactus feed in warm growth season
Pruning
PruningNo pruning required
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by seed
Growing
GrowingGrow 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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Common pests and diseases
Diseases
Generally disease free
Pests
mealybugs and scale insects can be a problem
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