Buckhorn Cholla
Taxonomy
Cylindropuntia acanthocarpa
Cylindropuntia
Cactaceae
Caryophyllales
How to care for Buckhorn Cholla
Water
How often to water your Buckhorn Cholla
every 12
Buckhorn Cholla 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
Light
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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 Buckhorn Cholla in your home
a window
Buckhorn Cholla love being close to bright, sunny windows š.
Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.
Buckhorn Cholla does not tolerate low-light š«.
Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Buckhorn Cholla in your home š”.
Nutrients
How to fertilize Buckhorn Cholla
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 Buckhorn Cholla after it doubles in size or once a yearāwhichever comes first.
FAQs
Buckhorn Cholla 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
Buckhorn Cholla 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.
Growth Pattern
Buckhorn Cholla grows vertically and new growth will emerge from the top of the plant.
Care Summary for Buckhorn Cholla
Buckhorn Cholla
Greg recommends:
Water
0.5 cups every 12 days
Placement
< 1ft from a window
Nutrients
Repot after 2x growth
Based on the 4ā pot your plant is in, and that it doesnāt get direct sunlight.
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