Copiapoa Hypogaea Barquitensis
Taxonomy
Copiapoa hypogaea var. barquitensis
Copiapoa
Cactaceae
Caryophyllales

How to care for Copiapoa Hypogaea Barquitensis

How often to water your Copiapoa Hypogaea Barquitensis

every 12
Copiapoa Hypogaea Barquitensis needs 0.5 cups of water every 12 when it doesn’t get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot located in Austin, Texas.
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

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.
Austin, Texas
58% Medium

Finding light for Copiapoa Hypogaea Barquitensis in your home

a window
Copiapoa Hypogaea Barquitensis love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.
Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.
Copiapoa Hypogaea Barquitensis does not tolerate low light 🚫.
Austin, Texas currently has medium levels of sunlight intensity, you can help this plant grow by treating it to ample light ☀️.

How to fertilize Copiapoa Hypogaea Barquitensis

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 Copiapoa Hypogaea Barquitensis after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.

Copiapoa Hypogaea Barquitensis 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 Hypogaea Barquitensis 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 Copiapoa Hypogaea Barquitensis
Copiapoa Hypogaea Barquitensis
Greg recommends:

0.5 cups every 12 days

< 1ft from a window

Repot after 2x growth
Based on your location in Austin, Texas, the 4” pot your plant is in, and that it doesn’t get direct sunlight.
