Siler's Cactus Plant Care
Pediocactus sileri (Engelm. ex J.M.Coult.) L.D.Benson
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Pediocactus sileri is a rare species of cactus known by the common names Siler's pincushion cactus and gypsum cactus. It is native to southwestern Utah and northwestern Arizona in the United States.
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How do you care for Siler's Cactus?
Siler's Cactus grows best in full sun.
Where Is the Siler's Cactus Native To?
What Is the Siler's Cactus?
Siler's Cactus (Pediocactus sileri) belongs to the Cactaceae family within the Pediocactus genus. Siler's Cactus is native to southwestern Utah and northwestern Arizona in the United States. Siler's Cactus is also known as Pediocactus Sileri.
Siler's Cactus displays a low clumping cactus growth habit, reaching up to tall with a spread of approximately . Siler's Cactus produces bright colored flowers in shades of pink, purple, or yellow.
What Light Does the Siler's Cactus Need?
Siler's Cactus thrives in full sun.
Light Requirement
Full sun
What Soil Mix Works Best for a Siler's Cactus?
Sandy, well-draining cactus mix with perlite and coarse sand. Good drainage is essential for Siler's Cactus to prevent waterlogging, which leads to root rot and fungal issues.
How Do You Repot a Siler's Cactus?
Repot every 2-3 years in early spring. Choose a pot one size larger than the current container, and ensure it has drainage holes to allow excess water to escape.
How Do You Propagate a Siler's Cactus?
Siler's Cactus can be propagated through seeds, offsets. Similar propagation techniques also apply to brady's pincushion plant care, which shares the same genus.
Is the Siler's Cactus Toxic to Pets and Children?
Pet safety not verified
The ASPCA does not list Siler's Cactus, so we can't confirm whether it is safe for cats and dogs. Keep pets from chewing it as a precaution.
This is a general caution, not veterinary or medical advice. If your pet ate a plant, contact your vet or animal poison control.
See all plants toxic to cats and plants toxic to dogs.
What Pests and Diseases Affect the Siler's Cactus?
Siler's Cactus is susceptible to spider mites, scale insects. Inspect the foliage regularly, especially along leaf undersides and stems. Treat infestations promptly with insecticidal soap or neem oil to prevent spread.
Yellow leaves, brown tips or drooping? See common plant problems and how to fix them.
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Siler's Cactus is one of many species covered in the complete plant care and identification guide, which groups plants by genus, attribute, and popularity.
It belongs to the Pediocactus genus — compare its care with other Pediocactus species on PlantoScan.
Pediocactus is part of the Cactaceae plant family — browse all Cactaceae genera and species.
Siler's Cactus thrives in bright light and direct sun — see other bright-light plants.
More Pediocactus Species
Other Pediocactus species in PlantoScan's care catalogue share similar watering, light, and soil preferences:
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- Scientific name & taxonomy: Pediocactus sileri (Engelm. ex J.M.Coult.) L.D.Benson, family Cactaceae (first published in in Cact. Succ. J. (Los Angeles) 33(2): 53. 1961.) — World Flora Online record.
- Pet toxicity: Pet safety not verified: the ASPCA does not list Siler's Cactus, so we can't confirm whether it is safe for cats and dogs. Checked against the ASPCA plant list; any other toxicity note on this page comes from PlantoScan's plant database.
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