Cleistocactus icosagonus
Taxonomy
Cleistocactus icosagonus
Cleistocactus
Cactaceae
Caryophyllales
How to care for Cleistocactus icosagonus
Water
How often to water your Cleistocactus icosagonus
every 12
Cleistocactus icosagonus needs 0.5 cups of water every 12 when it doesn’t get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot located in Charlotte, North Carolina.
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.
Charlotte, North Carolina
36% Very Low
Growing Cleistocactus icosagonus in Charlotte right now
Plant growth potential is currently low 📉
January 31st, 2023
Sunlight intensity as measured by “net radiation” in Charlotte is currently low 📉.
The availability of high quality sunlight in your home impacts ability for plants to thrive and is key in determi…
Sunlight will increase by 30.8% ☀️
January 31st, 2023
Charlotte is trending towards greater sunlight intensity!
The amount of sunlight in Charlotte is expected to increase by 30.8% over the next 2 weeks to an average of 10.4 megajoules of energy per …
Daylight will increase by 0.9 hours 📈
January 30th, 2023
This month, Charlotte is getting an average of 6.7 hours of clear sky sunlight per day.
Hours of daylight will increase by 8.7% over the next two weeks. Your plants will get 10.6 total hours of da…
Finding light for Cleistocactus icosagonus in your home
a window
Cleistocactus icosagonus 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 Charlotte, North Carolina ⛅.
Cleistocactus icosagonus does not tolerate low-light 🚫.
Nutrients
How to fertilize Cleistocactus icosagonus
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 Cleistocactus icosagonus after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.
FAQs
Cleistocactus icosagonus 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
Cleistocactus icosagonus 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 🏡.
Toxicity
Greg does not have confirmed data on this plant’s toxicity. If you, a family member, or a pet consumes plant material of unknown toxicity, it’s always best to consult a medical professional.
If you or someone else ingested this plant, call Poison Control at US (800) 222-1222. If a pet consumed this plant, contact your veterinarian or the ASPCA at US (888) 426-4435.
Care Summary for Cleistocactus icosagonus
Cleistocactus icosagonus
Greg recommends:
Water
0.5 cups every 12 days
Placement
< 1ft from a window
Nutrients
Repot after 2x growth
Based on your location in Charlotte, North Carolina, the 4” pot your plant is in, and that it doesn’t get direct sunlight.
