How much sunlight does my Cereus peruvianus 'Paolina' need?

Cereus peruvianus 'Paolina' 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 🏡.

What type of soil should I use for my Cereus peruvianus 'Paolina'?

Cereus peruvianus 'Paolina' does best in well-draining soil . A good soil will contain lots of organic matter such as coco coir as well as perlite or vermiculite to help with drainage. Adding a handful of perlite to regular store-bought potting soil should do the trick!

Should I fertilize my Cereus peruvianus 'Paolina'?

Cereus peruvianus 'Paolina' 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!

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Q: How often should I water my Cereus peruvianus 'Paolina'?

Cereus peruvianus 'Paolina' 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.

Taxonomy

Scientific name

Cereus peruvianus 'Paolina'

Genus

Cereus

Family

Cactaceae

Order

Caryophyllales

How to care for Cereus peruvianus 'Paolina'

Water

How often to water your Cereus peruvianus 'Paolina'

Cereus peruvianus 'Paolina' needs 0.5 cups of water every 12 when it doesn’t get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot located in Fort Worth, Texas.

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

Does your plant get direct sunlight?

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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.

Fort Worth, Texas

42% Low

Growing Cereus peruvianus 'Paolina' in Fort Worth right now

Plant growth potential is currently low 📉

January 18th, 2022

Sunlight intensity as measured by “net radiation” in Fort Worth is currently low 📉.

The availability of high quality sunlight in your home impacts ability for plants to thrive and is key in determ…

Sunlight will increase by 15.1% ☀️

January 16th, 2022

Fort Worth is trending towards greater sunlight intensity!

The amount of sunlight in Fort Worth is expected to increase by 15.1% over the next 2 weeks to an average of 10.7 megajoules of energy pe…

Daylight will increase by 0.5 hours 📈

January 18th, 2022

This month, Fort Worth is getting an average of 7.9 hours of clear sky sunlight per day.

Hours of daylight will increase by 5% over the next two weeks. Your plants will get 10.4 total hours of day…

Light needs and placement for plant Cereus peruvianus 'Paolina': 1ft from a window

Cereus peruvianus 'Paolina' love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.

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 Fort Worth, Texas ⛅.

Cereus peruvianus 'Paolina' does not tolerate low-light 🚫.

Nutrients

How to fertilize Cereus peruvianus 'Paolina'

Nutrient, fertilizer, and repotting needs for Cereus peruvianus 'Paolina': 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 Cereus peruvianus 'Paolina' after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.

When to repot Cereus peruvianus 'Paolina'

Is this a good time of year to repot? No ⏳

January 12th, 2022

The growing potential in Fort Worth is low 📉.

Repotting in late fall or winter when the day lengths are shorter can be very stressful for a plant and cause it to go into shock.

It's best to re…