Peanut Cactus can grow up to 6 inches tall. It blooms in orange-red color in late spring to early summer. This cactus is absolutely low maintenance and make a very elegant tabletop plant if planted in a good pot.
Botanical Name: Echinopsis chamaecereus
Other Names: Peanut Cactus
Growing Season: Throughout the year
Ideal Temperature: 10-35°C
Uses: Drop a few white pebbles and seashells to adorn the look of the plant.
Difficulty Level: Easy
How to Grow – Quick View
- Cactus soil
- 4-5 hours of partial to full sun
- Water only when soil feels dry on touch
- Use a liquid balance fertilizer
What to Do After Getting the Package?
- Take a knife and carefully cut the tape to unbox the live plant.
- Gently remove the plant from the package.
- Place the plant where it can receive bright, indirect sunlight regularly.
How to Care for Peanut Cactus
Sunlight: Keep Peanut Cactus in a location that receives 4-5 hours of partial to full sunlight. Balcony and terrace are ideal spots for growing this plant.
Watering: Peanut Cactus doesn’t need regular watering, so water only when the top one or two inches of soil dries out. Avoid overwatering, it can kill your cactus.
Soil: Cactus soil is ideal for growing Peanut Cactus. Make sure it is well-draining as standing water will harm your cactus.
Fertilizer: Feed your cactus plant monthly with a liquid balanced fertilizer. It will nourish your plant with sufficient nutrients and protect it from root rot.
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