Plant Care Bolivian Airampoa

Bolivian Airampoa

Taxonomy

Airampoa boliviensis
Airampoa
Cactaceae
Caryophyllales

How to care for Bolivian Airampoa

💦 Water

How often to water your Bolivian Airampoa

Water needs for Bolivian Airampoa
0.5 cups
every 9

Bolivian Airampoa needs 0.5 cups of water every 9 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.

Water 0.5 cups every
9

Does your plant get direct sunlight?

Select the pot size

5"
☀️ Light

Finding light for Bolivian Airampoa in your home

Light needs and placement for plant Bolivian Airampoa: 3ft from a window
3ft or less from
a window

Bolivian Airampoa may have difficulty thriving, and will drop leaves 🍃, without ample sunlight.

Place it less than 3 feet from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.

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

🪴 Nutrients

How to fertilize Bolivian Airampoa

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

💡 FAQs
💦 Water Needs

Bolivian Airampoa prefers for the soil to dry out between waterings and should be watered regularly. Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.


🐶 🐈 👶 Toxicity

Bolivian Airampoa is not safe to consume. If you, a family member, or a pet has ingested any amount of plant material contact Poison Control, US (800) 222-1222, or your veterinarian. If you have children, cats, or dogs in the home, we suggest keeping this plant out of reach.


🌦️ Growing Outdoors

USDA Hardiness Zone
Bolivian Airampoa can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 9a-11b. Find your local hardiness zone here.


🧐 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.


Care Summary for Bolivian Airampoa

Bolivian Airampoa


Greg recommends:

Water

0.5 cups every 9 days

Placement

< 3ft 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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