Copiapoa atacamensis
Taxonomy
Copiapoa atacamensis
Copiapoa
Cactaceae
Caryophyllales
How to care for Copiapoa atacamensis
Water
How often to water your Copiapoa atacamensis
every 12
Copiapoa atacamensis needs 0.5 cups of water every 12 when it doesnât 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
12
Light
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Finding light for Copiapoa atacamensis in your home
a window
Copiapoa atacamensis may have difficulty thriving, and will drop leaves đ, without ample sunlight.
Place it less than 3 feet from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.
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Nutrients
How to fertilize Copiapoa atacamensis
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 itâs likely grown enough to need a larger pot anyway.
To replenish this plant's nutrients, repot your Copiapoa atacamensis after it doubles in size or once a yearâwhichever comes first.
Care Summary for Copiapoa atacamensis
Copiapoa atacamensis
Greg recommends:
Water
0.5 cups every 12 days
Placement
< 3ft from a window
Nutrients
Repot after 2x growth
Based on the 4â pot your plant is in, and that it doesnât get direct sunlight.
