About
Horridocactus recurvata is a spherical or cylindrical cactus with prominent ribs, recurved spines and funnel-shaped flowers in summer. A rewarding and ornamental cactus for a sunny greenhouse bench or windowsill.
About the genus
Horridocactus are spherical or cylindrical cacti from South America with ribbed, spiny bodies and funnel-shaped flowers in summer. Grown on sunny greenhouse benches and windowsills.
Plant details
Suggested usesCity and courtyard gardens, Cottage and informal garden, Patio and container plants
Care notes
CultivationGrow in fertile, moist but well-drained soil in partial or full shade, with shelter from cold, drying winds. Mulch generously in spring. See hosta cultivation
PruningRemove spent flower stems and clear up dead foliage as it dies back at the end of the growing season
PropagationPropagate by division in late summer or early spring
Pest resistanceMay be susceptible to slugs, snails and vine weevil
Disease resistanceMay be susceptible to virus diseases