Plant Care Boobie Cactus

Boobie Cactus

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Boobie Cactus has a Survivor plant personality Survivor
Boobie Cactus has a Large, lush leaves plant personality Large, lush leaves

Also known as

Fuku cactus and Myrtillocactus geometrizans Fukurokuryuzinboku

Taxonomy

Myrtillocactus geometrizans 'Fukurokuryuzinboku'
Myrtillocactus
Cactaceae
Caryophyllales

How to care for Boobie Cactus

💦 Water

How often to water your Boobie Cactus

Water needs for Boobie Cactus
0.5 cups
every 12

Boobie Cactus needs 0.5 cups of water every 12 when it doesn’t get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot.

Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.

Calculate water needs of Boobie Cactus

Water 0.5 cups every
12

Does your plant get direct sunlight?

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5"
☀️ Light

Finding light for Boobie Cactus in your home

Light needs and placement for plant Boobie Cactus: 1ft from a window
1ft or less from
a window

Boobie Cactus love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.

Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.

Boobie Cactus does not tolerate low-light 🚫.

Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Boobie Cactus in your home 🏡.

🪴 Nutrients

How to fertilize Boobie Cactus

Nutrient, fertilizer, and repotting needs for Boobie Cactus: repot after 2X growth

Most potting soils come with ample nutrients which plants use to produce new growth.

By the time your plant has depleted the nutrients in its soil it’s likely grown enough to need a larger pot anyway.

To replenish this plant's nutrients, repot your Boobie Cactus after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.

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💡 FAQs
💦 Water Needs

Boobie Cactus thrives in dry soil and should be watered sparingly. Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.

Boobie Cactus Water Frequency →

Boobie Cactus Root Rot →


☀️ Sunlight Needs

Boobie Cactus requires abundant, bright and direct light. Place it less than one foot from a window to ensure it receives enough light to survive 💪. Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement in your home 🏡.

Boobie Cactus Light Requirements →

Boobie Cactus Direct Sunlight Needs & Tolerance →


🐶 🐈 👶 Toxicity

Boobie Cactus is not known to cause harm to humans or pets. Regardless, if you, a family member, a cat, or dog has ingested any plant material, please consult a doctor or a veterinarian.


💨 Humidity

Boobie Cactus prefers dry environments. Providing extra humidity or misting your plant allows water to linger on leaves, which can create the perfect environment for harmful types of fungi.

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🪴 Soil

Boobie Cactus is very sensitive to wet soil, so choose a potting soil that drains very well and doesn’t retain too much moisture. A good soil will have lots of perlite or vermiculite for drainage and some organic matter for nutrition. A few handfuls of perlite added to regular store-bought cactus soil will do the trick!

Best Soil Mix for Boobie Cactus →

Best Pots for Boobie Cactus →

When and How to Successfully Repot Boobie Cactus →

What Are Healthy Boobie Cactus Roots →


💩 Fertilizer

Boobie Cactus grows very slowly and doesn’t require added fertilizer. Replacing your plant’s potting soil once a year should provide them with more than enough nutrition. Remember, plants get their energy from sunlight, not fertilizer!

How Much and When to Fertilize Boobie Cactus →


🌎 Native Region

Boobie Cactus is native to Central America.


🌦️ Growing Outdoors
🧐 Troubleshooting

When troubleshooting a sad-looking houseplant, start by checking for signs of distress in its leaves, such as yellowing, browning, or drooping, which can indicate overwatering or nutrient deficiencies.

Inspect the soil moisture; too dry or too wet soil can cause problems.

Ensure the plant is getting the right amount of light, as too much or too little can stress it.

Finally, consider environmental factors like temperature and humidity, and adjust care routines accordingly to revive your plant.


😖 Common Issues

Overwatering is a likely cause of issues with Boobie Cactus. These plants are very sensitive to wet soil so if you notice your plant becoming squishy or translucent, overwatering is the likely culprit.

Cut your plant just past where the rot ends and allow it to callus over for a few days before replanting it in fresh, dry soil. Download Greg to make sure your plant never gets overwatered again!


Care Summary for Boobie Cactus

Boobie Cactus

Boobie Cactus


Greg recommends:

Water

0.5 cups every 12 days

Placement

< 1ft from a window

Nutrients

Repot after 2x growth

Based on the 4” pot your plant is in, and that it doesn’t get direct sunlight.

What other plant parents say

Boobie Cactus has a Survivor plant personality Survivor 2
Boobie Cactus has a Large, lush leaves plant personality Large, lush leaves 1
@Miggiflo avatar
@@Miggiflo
leaf-1 9 Plants
xp 462 XP
globe Manila, Metro Manila
03/26/2022

Easy to take care and doesn’t need constant watering.

@crystALLplants avatar
@@crystALLplants
leaf-1 21 Plants
xp 6,658 XP
11/24/2021

I’m usually the worst with cacti, but these came to me as lightly rooted cuttings and they have been doing really well and slowly growing.

Survivor Survivor
@Markous avatar
@@Markous
leaf-1 10 Plants
xp 655 XP
globe Klang, Selangor
08/11/2021

This cactus is an easy-care plant doesn't want a lot of water. Allow the soil to dry out before you give it another drink. Keep the soil completely dry in winter. Treat it to special cactus food once a month in the spring and summer.

Survivor Survivor

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