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Banana cactus (Echinocereus enneacanthus) Care Guide

Care guide for Banana cactus: light, watering, humidity, soil and temperature, based on the species' botanical profile.

Banana cactus

📷 Jo Roberts · CC BY 4.0 · GBIF/iNaturalist

Care at a glance

LightPlenty of light; some direct sun is tolerated.
WaterWater roughly every 21 days, let the top 2-3 cm of soil dry out between waterings.
HumidityTolerates average room humidity (10-30%).
TemperatureTypical indoor temperatures (16-26 °C / 60-79 °F); protect from frost.
SoilWell-draining mix, slightly acidic to neutral pH (6.0-7.5).
Origin

Native to: Mexico Northeast, Texas.

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Reference guidance based on the species' botanical profile; adjust to your home conditions.

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