Details about growing and caring for Thelocactus setispinus
Recommended light & temperature:
Direct sunlight for a few hours a day. Temperature range between 15 and 35 degrees Celsius. Does not tolerate frost.
The lowest temperature (ºC) supported by this cactus is on average: -7
Watering and care:
Water when the substrate dries completely. Excessive watering causes rots.
Multiplication:
By suckers or by seeds.
Pests:
Mealybugs, snails and nematodes.
Best types of soil:
Use a cacti and succulent substrate, and add a layer of coarse sand for drainage.