PetalPal
The spines can poke pets and children. Keep it out of reach.
Light
Plenty of sun
Water
Bone-dry, then water through, about every 3 weeks
Temperature
10-30°C, not below 5°C
Feed
Rarely needed
Do this when you get home
- Put it in the sunniest spot in the house
- Water only when the soil is bone-dry. Drier is safer than wetter.
Day to day
- In a cold winter, barely water it at all
- Left in the dark for a long time, it grows thin and long, and the color fades
- When you repot, wrap it in newspaper or thick gloves so you don't get stuck
Common questions
The base of the body went soft and black?
Too much water, and it rotted. Stop watering right away. Cut off the rotten part, let the wound dry, and pot it again.
