How to care for a Boobie Cactus

How To Care for a Boobie Cactus

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Sunlight requirements

Thrives in bright direct light, but can tolerate bright indirect light. During the summer months, be cautious of hot windowsills which can scorch the stem.

Watering requirements

Water every 1-2 weeks, allowing soil to thoroughly dry out between waterings. Expect to water more often in brighter light and less often in lower light.

Is this plant pet-friendly?

This is a pet friendly plant!

Fun Fact

The Myrtillocactus geometrizans "boobie cactus" is made through a process called grafting, where parts of a normal cactus are combined with another plant to create unusual growths. This manipulation causes the cactus to develop rounded, breast-like protrusions. The result is a playful, unique plant that wouldn’t occur naturally!

Plant Origin

Cultivar, does not naturally occur in the wild

Common Sad Plant Signs

Here's our list of solutions to common issues that may arise with the Boobie Cactus:
  • Mushy stem, wet potting mix:

Overwatered

  • Wrinkled, dry potting mix:

Thirsty plant, under watered