Eve's Pin Cactus

Eve's Pin Cactus Care

Austrocylindropuntia subulata

What is the plant

This plant is a perfect choice for creating desert, rock, succulent or Mediterranean gardens. But be careful! This beauty has thorns... We mean dangerous needles.

Eve's Pin cactus, also known as Eve's Needle cactus and Eve’s Needle, is native to Peru and Bolivia. This beautiful plant can be identified by its glossy green stems with curved leaves. It can grow up to 10-13 feet (3-4 m) tall in the native environment. However, it can also be a bit shorter if grown indoors.

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Humidity

Dry

Lighting

Full Sun

Temperature

10°C - 15°C

Hardiness zone

9a - 11b

Difficulty

Easy

Hibernation

Normal

How to Care for the Plant

Water
This is cactus, so it must be rarely but abundantly watered. Wait until the soil is completely dry before watering again. If possible, avoid liquid stagnation, unless you want to deal with root rot later!
Pruning
Eve's Pin cactus doesn't require heavy pruning, but you can cut back some plant parts to form the desired shape or to obtain cuttings for propagation.
Fertilizer
This spiky greenie usually does not require fertilization because it is accustomed to poor desert soils.

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Sunlight
Eve's Pin cactus grows best in direct sunlight, although it can tolerate partial shade. The size of the plant usually depends on the amount of light.
Soil
Use well-draining soil that will not retain excess moisture. You can prepare it yourself using sand, an all-purpose mix, and limestone. You can also buy a ready-made mixture for cacti and succulents in the garden depot.
Propagation
The easiest way to propagate this plant is by stem cuttings. Separate a few pieces, wait for them to dry, and place them in cactus soil. You can also try growing cacti from seed, which will take more time.

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Temperature
This cactus is resistant to high temperatures and can live in a desert climate. However, it cannot withstand temperatures below 25°F (-4°C).
Container
The container can be made of any material but must have drainage holes. This greenie usually prefers smaller pots. However, when choosing a vessel, you should still go for the one about 2.5-5 cm (1-2”) larger than the plant's root system.
Fun fact
Eve's Pin cactus is almost completely pest-proof.