Desert pussy paws
Taxonomy
Cistanthe ambigua
Cistanthe
Montiaceae
Caryophyllales
How to care for Desert pussy paws
Water
How often to water your Desert pussy paws
every 9
Desert pussy paws needs 0.5 cups of water every 9 when it doesnāt 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
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.
Select a city to check sunlight intensity
Finding light for Desert pussy paws in your home
a window
Desert pussy paws love being close to bright, sunny windows š.
Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.
Desert pussy paws does not tolerate low-light š«.
Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Desert pussy paws in your home š”.
Nutrients
How to fertilize Desert pussy paws
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 Desert pussy paws after it doubles in size or once a yearāwhichever comes first.
FAQs
Desert pussy paws 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.
Sunlight Needs
Desert pussy paws 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 Desert pussy paws
Desert pussy paws
Greg recommends:
Water
0.5 cups every 9 days
Placement
< 1ft from a window
Nutrients
Repot after 2x growth
Based on the 4ā pot your plant is in, and that it doesnāt get direct sunlight.
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