Acanthocalycium thionanthum
Taxonomy
Acanthocalycium thionanthum
Acanthocalycium
Cactaceae
Caryophyllales
How to care for Acanthocalycium thionanthum
Water
How often to water your Acanthocalycium thionanthum
every 12
Acanthocalycium thionanthum needs 0.5 cups of water every 12 when it doesnāt get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.
Water 0.5 cups every
12
Light
Check the growing potential in your area
A plant's growing potential is determined from its location, the time of year, and current local weather.
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
26% Very Low
Growing Acanthocalycium thionanthum in Pittsburgh right now
Plant growth potential is currently low š
January 29th, 2023
Sunlight intensity as measured by ānet radiationā in Pittsburgh is currently low š.
The availability of high quality sunlight in your home impacts ability for plants to thrive and is key in determā¦
Sunlight will increase by 38.6% āļø
January 30th, 2023
Pittsburgh is trending towards greater sunlight intensity!
The amount of sunlight in Pittsburgh is expected to increase by 38.6% over the next 2 weeks to an average of 8.0 megajoules of energy perā¦
Daylight will increase by 1.0 hours š
January 27th, 2023
This month, Pittsburgh is getting an average of 5.2 hours of clear sky sunlight per day.
Hours of daylight will increase by 10.5% over the next two weeks. Your plants will get 10.3 total hours of ā¦
Finding light for Acanthocalycium thionanthum in your home
a window
Acanthocalycium thionanthum love being close to bright, sunny windows š.
Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to ensure it receives enough light to survive during this time of reduced sunlight intensity in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania ā .
Acanthocalycium thionanthum does not tolerate low-light š«.
Nutrients
How to fertilize Acanthocalycium thionanthum
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 itās 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 yearāwhichever comes first.
FAQs
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.
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 šŖ. Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement in your home š”.
Toxicity
Greg does not have confirmed data on this plantās toxicity. If you, a family member, or a pet consumes plant material of unknown toxicity, itās always best to consult a medical professional.
If you or someone else ingested this plant, call Poison Control atĀ US (800) 222-1222.Ā If a pet consumed this plant, contact your veterinarian or the ASPCA atĀ US (888) 426-4435.
Care Summary for 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 your location in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, the 4ā pot your plant is in, and that it doesnāt get direct sunlight.
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