Commonly known as : Brain Cactus
Botanical name : Mammillaria Elongata ‘Cristata’
Brain Cactus Care Guide
Light Requirements:
The Brain Cactus thrives in bright, indirect sunlight. It can tolerate some direct light but avoid placing it in harsh afternoon sun, which may scorch the plant. Ideal locations include windowsills that receive filtered sunlight or bright indoor spaces.
Watering needs:
Water your Brain Cactus sparingly. Like most succulents, it prefers its soil to dry out completely between waterings.
Overwatering can cause root rot, so only water when the soil feels dry to the touch, usually once every 2-3 weeks. During winter months, reduce watering even further as the cactus enters dormancy.
Humidity requirements:
Just remember that these plants are not frost-tolerant, so keep it away from cold drafts or freezing temperatures. Indoor humidity is more than sufficient and there is no need to mist this plant.
Fertilizing:
Try and fertilize your cactus at least every two to three weeks in spring and summer with a high nitrogen fertilizer like Terraplus N and hold back in the winter which is usually their dormant period. Any general water soluable fertilizer would do great.
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