Plant Care Acanthocalycium thionanthum

Acanthocalycium thionanthum

Taxonomy

Acanthocalycium thionanthum
Acanthocalycium
Cactaceae
Caryophyllales

How to care for Acanthocalycium thionanthum

💦 Water

How often to water your Acanthocalycium thionanthum

Water needs for Acanthocalycium thionanthum
0.5 cups
every 12

Acanthocalycium thionanthum 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 Acanthocalycium thionanthum

Water 0.5 cups every
12

Does your plant get direct sunlight?

Select the pot size

5"
☀️ Light

Finding light for Acanthocalycium thionanthum in your home

Light needs and placement for plant Acanthocalycium thionanthum: 1ft from a window
1ft or less from
a window

Acanthocalycium thionanthum love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.

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

Acanthocalycium thionanthum does not tolerate low-light 🚫.

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

🪴 Nutrients

How to fertilize Acanthocalycium thionanthum

Nutrient, fertilizer, and repotting needs for Acanthocalycium thionanthum: 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 Acanthocalycium thionanthum after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.

💡 FAQs
💦 Water Needs

Acanthocalycium thionanthum 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.

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☀️ Sunlight Needs

Acanthocalycium thionanthum 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 🏡.

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🐶 🐈 👶 Toxicity

Acanthocalycium thionanthum 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.

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Acanthocalycium thionanthum Toxicity to Humans →


🌦️ 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 Acanthocalycium thionanthum. 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 Acanthocalycium thionanthum

Acanthocalycium thionanthum

Acanthocalycium thionanthum


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.

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