Evermann's Pincushion
Taxonomy
Chaenactis evermannii
Chaenactis
Asteraceae
Asterales
How to care for Evermann's Pincushion
How often to water your Evermann's Pincushion
every 9
Evermann's Pincushion needs 0.5 cups of water every 9 when it doesn’t get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot.
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Water 0.5 cups every
9
Finding light for Evermann's Pincushion in your home
a window
Evermann's Pincushion 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.
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How to fertilize Evermann's Pincushion
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 Evermann's Pincushion after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.
Care Summary for Evermann's Pincushion
Evermann's Pincushion
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.