Copiapoa atacamensis
Taxonomy
Copiapoa atacamensis
Copiapoa
Cactaceae
Caryophyllales

How to care for Copiapoa atacamensis

How often to water your Copiapoa atacamensis

every 12
Copiapoa atacamensis needs 0.5 cups of water every 12 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
12

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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 Copiapoa atacamensis in your home

a window
Copiapoa atacamensis love being close to bright, sunny windows š.
Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.
Copiapoa atacamensis does not tolerate low-light š«.
Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Copiapoa atacamensis in your home š”.

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 itās 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 yearāwhichever comes first.

Copiapoa atacamensis 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
Copiapoa atacamensis 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 Copiapoa atacamensis
Copiapoa atacamensis
Greg recommends:

0.5 cups every 12 days

< 1ft from a window

Repot after 2x growth
Based on the 4ā pot your plant is in, and that it doesnāt get direct sunlight.
