How much sunlight does my Cleistocactus icosagonus need?

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 🏡.

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Cleistocactus icosagonus

Q: How often should I water my Cleistocactus icosagonus?

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.

Taxonomy

Scientific name

Cleistocactus icosagonus

Genus

Cleistocactus

Family

Cactaceae

Order

Caryophyllales

How to care for Cleistocactus icosagonus

Water

How often to water your Cleistocactus icosagonus

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 New Orleans, Louisiana.

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

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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.

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Finding light for Cleistocactus icosagonus in your home

Light needs and placement for plant Cleistocactus icosagonus: 1ft from 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 New Orleans, Louisiana ⛅.

Cleistocactus icosagonus does not tolerate low-light 🚫.

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