---
title: "i found a rainbow hedgehog at home depot and ive wanted one for the…"
description: "i found a rainbow hedgehog at home depot and ive wanted one for the longest time. tips on removing this stupid flower without damaging it too much?"
url: "https://getplanta.com/community/vOLjreBcQ-OpqrHIhVSc4w/ItMBn5P5OjoEM8YxLAr55L"
community: "The Cactus & Succulent Circle"
author: "meerrkat"
published: "2025-12-30T23:37:56.717135Z"
language: "en"
image: "https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/M60lcZwNlSgC5H-ihIV8CYjvKBhODlVCNCfcHqlAJyQ/OXRyeIPaT8Wx6uDQerQ_Rg.webp?size=large"
---

[Community](https://getplanta.com/community.md) / [The Cactus \& Succulent Circle](https://getplanta.com/community/vOLjreBcQ-OpqrHIhVSc4w.md)

# i found a rainbow hedgehog at home depot and ive wanted one for the…

_Posted by meerrkat on 2025-12-30_

i found a rainbow hedgehog at home depot and ive wanted one for the longest time. tips on removing this stupid flower without damaging it too much?

![Attachment 1 of 1](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/M60lcZwNlSgC5H-ihIV8CYjvKBhODlVCNCfcHqlAJyQ/OXRyeIPaT8Wx6uDQerQ_Rg.webp?size=large)

## 4 comments

### Plant Lives Matter commented on 2025-12-31

Found this comment on Reddit: “Use a qtip and 90 percent alcohol and just work the glue it took me 2 hours to get one off but I left no damage take your time is all I can say” Another comment said they just ripped the flower off. It likely would leave a bald spot, but it should heal in time. I don’t understand why commercial stores do stupid stuff like this. Plants are perfect just the way they are ❤️

### Jennifer commented on 2025-12-31

Maybe try some tongs and oven mitts? That way with the oven mitts...maybe you can gently just move the cactus out of the pot....

### Lover of Cacti commented on 2025-12-31

Wet it under warm water, making sure the water doesn't get to the roots. Slowly and gently wiggle the flower until it comes off. It might break a few spines but its the safest way.

### Kelly commented on 2026-01-01

That’s a beautiful cactus!

---

_Source: the Planta community (https://getplanta.com). Reading is open to everyone. To post, comment and like, get the Planta app: https://getplanta.com/download_