Acanthocalycium
Taxonomy
Acanthocalycium Violaceum
Acanthocalycium
Cactaceae
Caryophyllales
How to care for Acanthocalycium
Water
How often to water your Acanthocalycium
every 12
Acanthocalycium needs 0.5 cups of water every 12 when it doesnāt get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot located in Las Vegas, Nevada.
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.
Las Vegas, Nevada
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Growing Acanthocalycium in Las Vegas right now
Plant growth potential is currently low š
January 29th, 2023
Sunlight intensity as measured by ānet radiationā in Las Vegas is currently low š.
The availability of high quality sunlight in your home impacts ability for plants to thrive and is key in determiā¦
Sunlight will increase by 28.9% āļø
January 26th, 2023
Las Vegas is trending towards greater sunlight intensity!
The amount of sunlight in Las Vegas is expected to increase by 28.9% over the next 2 weeks to an average of 12.0 megajoules of energy per ā¦
Daylight will increase by 0.8 hours š
January 26th, 2023
This month, Las Vegas is getting an average of 9.3 hours of clear sky sunlight per day.
Hours of daylight will increase by 8.3% over the next two weeks. Your plants will get 10.5 total hours of daā¦
Finding light for Acanthocalycium in your home
a window
Acanthocalycium 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 Las Vegas, Nevada ā .
Acanthocalycium does not tolerate low-light š«.
Nutrients
How to fertilize Acanthocalycium
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 after it doubles in size or once a yearāwhichever comes first.
FAQs
Acanthocalycium 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 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.
Flowers
Acanthocalycium produces flowers in the wild, but does not flower when kept as houseplants.
Care Summary for Acanthocalycium
Acanthocalycium
Greg recommends:
Water
0.5 cups every 12 days
Placement
< 1ft from a window
Nutrients
Repot after 2x growth
Based on your location in Las Vegas, Nevada, the 4ā pot your plant is in, and that it doesnāt get direct sunlight.
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