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Parodia erinacea

Also known as

Cactus depressus, Echinocactus aciculatus, Echinocactus acuatus, Echinocactus acuatus corynodes, Echinocactus acuatus depressus, Echinocactus acuatus erinaceus, Echinocactus acuatus spinosior, Echinocactus acuatus tetracantha, Echinocactus acutangularis, Echinocactus acutangulus, Echinocactus conquades, Echinocactus corynodes, Echinocactus corynodes erinaceus, Echinocactus corynoides, Echinocactus courantii, Echinocactus depressus, Echinocactus erinaceus, Echinocactus fricii, Echinocactus leucocarpus, Echinocactus martinii, Echinocactus rosaceus, Echinocactus sellowii acutatus, Echinocactus sellowii courantii, Echinocactus sellowii martini, Echinocactus sellowii tetracanthus, Echinocactus sellowii turbinatus, Echinocactus sessiliflorus pallidus, Echinocactus sessiliflorus tetracanthus, Echinocactus tephracanthus spinosior, Echinocactus tetracanthus, Eriocactus courantii, Eriocactus fricii, Eriocactus leucocarpus, Eriocactus pauciareolatus, Eriocactus sellowii macracanthus, Eriocactus sellowii macrogonus, Eriocactus sellowii turbinatus, Malacocarpus aciculatus, Malacocarpus acuatus, Malacocarpus acutatus, Malacocarpus arechavaletae, Malacocarpus beltranii, Malacocarpus bezrucii corniger, Malacocarpus corynodes, Malacocarpus corynodes erinaceus, Malacocarpus corynoides, Malacocarpus corynoides erinaceus, Malacocarpus courantii, Malacocarpus fricii, Malacocarpus kavarikii, Malacocarpus martini, Malacocarpus sellowianus tetracanthus, Malacocarpus sellowii, Malacocarpus sellowii tetracanthus, Malacocarpus sessiliflorus martini, Malacocarpus tetracanthus, Melocactus acuatus, Notocactus acuatus, Notocactus acuatus corynodes, Notocactus acuatus corynoides, Notocactus beltranii, Notocactus bezrucii corniger, Notocactus corynodes, Notocactus corynoides, Notocactus courantii, Notocactus erinaceus corynodes, Notocactus erinaceus corynoides, Notocactus erinaceus spinosior, Notocactus fricii, Notocactus schaeferianus, Notocactus sellowii courantii, Notocactus sellowii fricii, Notocactus tetracanthus, Notocactus turbinatus schaeferianus, Wigginsia acuata, Wigginsia beltranii, Wigginsia bezrucii corniger, Wigginsia corynodes, Wigginsia corynoides, Wigginsia courantii, Wigginsia fricii, Wigginsia macrocanthe, Wigginsia schaeferiana, Wigginsia sesseliflora martini, Wigginsia sessiliflora martinii and Wigginsia tetracantha

Taxonomy

Scientific name

Parodia erinacea

Genus

Parodia

Family

Cactaceae

Order

Caryophyllales

How to care for Parodia erinacea

💦 Water

How often to water your Parodia erinacea

Parodia erinacea needs 0.5 cups of water every 12 when it doesn’t get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot.

Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.

Water 0.5 cups every
12

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☀️ Light

Finding light for None in your home

Parodia erinacea love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.

Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.

Parodia erinacea does not tolerate low-light 🚫.

Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Parodia erinacea in your home 🏡.

🪴 Nutrients

How to fertilize Parodia erinacea

Nutrient, fertilizer, and repotting needs for Parodia erinacea: repot after 2X growth

Most potting soils come with ample nutrients which plants use to produce new growth.

By the time your plant has depleted the nutrients in its soil it’s likely grown enough to need a larger pot anyway.

To replenish this plant's nutrients, repot your Parodia erinacea after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.

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💡 FAQs

💦 Water Needs

Parodia erinacea thrives in dry soil and should be watered sparingly. Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.

☀️ Sunlight Needs

Parodia erinacea requires abundant, bright and direct light. Place it less than one foot from a window to ensure it receives enough light to survive 💪. Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement in your home 🏡.

🐶 🐈 👶 Toxicity

Greg does not have confirmed data on this plant’s toxicity. If you, a family member, or a pet consumes plant material of unknown toxicity, it’s always best to consult a medical professional.

If you or someone else ingested this plant, call Poison Control at US (800) 222-1222. If a pet consumed this plant, contact your veterinarian or the ASPCA at US (888) 426-4435.

💨 Humidity

Parodia erinacea prefers dry environments. Providing extra humidity or misting your plant allows water to linger on leaves, which can create the perfect environment for harmful types of fungi.

🪴 Soil

Parodia erinacea is very sensitive to wet soil, so choose a potting soil that drains very well and doesn’t retain too much moisture. A good soil will have lots of perlite or vermiculite for drainage and some organic matter for nutrition. A few handfuls of perlite added to regular store-bought cactus soil will do the trick!

💩 Fertilizer

Parodia erinacea grows very slowly and doesn’t require added fertilizer. Replacing your plant’s potting soil once a year should provide them with more than enough nutrition. Remember, plants get their energy from sunlight, not fertilizer!

🌎 Native Region

Parodia erinacea is native to Northern South America.

🧐 Troubleshooting

When troubleshooting a sad-looking houseplant, start by checking for signs of distress in its leaves, such as yellowing, browning, or drooping, which can indicate overwatering or nutrient deficiencies.

Inspect the soil moisture; too dry or too wet soil can cause problems.

Ensure the plant is getting the right amount of light, as too much or too little can stress it.

Finally, consider environmental factors like temperature and humidity, and adjust care routines accordingly to revive your plant.