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 doesnāt get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot located in Portland, Oregon.
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.
Portland, Oregon
26% Very Low
Growing Cleistocactus icosagonus in Portland right now
Plant growth potential is currently very low š
January 23rd, 2022
Sunlight intensity as measured by ānet radiationā in Portland is currently very low š.
The availability of high quality sunlight in your home impacts ability for plants to thrive and is key in detā¦
Sunlight will increase by 40.3% āļø
January 24th, 2022
Portland is trending towards greater sunlight intensity!
The amount of sunlight in Portland is expected to increase by 40.3% over the next 2 weeks to an average of 7.9 megajoules of energy per m2 ā¦
Daylight will increase by 1.0 hours š
January 23rd, 2022
This month, Portland is getting an average of 7.3 hours of clear sky sunlight per day.
Hours of daylight will increase by 11.9% over the next two weeks. Your plants will get 9.7 total hours of dayā¦
Finding light for Cleistocactus icosagonus in your home
a window
Cleistocactus icosagonus can tolerate being far from a window and light source.
Place it less than 6 feet from a south-facing window to ensure it receives enough light to survive šŖ.
We wouldnāt recommend testing its limits during this time of reduced sunlight intensity in Portland, Oregon ā .
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 itās 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 yearāwhichever 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 can tolerate being far from a window and light source. Place it less than 6 feet from a south-facing 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 Cleistocactus icosagonus
Cleistocactus icosagonus
Greg recommends:
Water
0.5 cups every 12 days
Placement
< 6ft from a window
Nutrients
Repot after 2x growth
Based on your location in Portland, Oregon, the 4ā pot your plant is in, and that it doesnāt get direct sunlight.
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