Eriosyce oculta
Taxonomy
Eriosyce oculta
Eriosyce
Cactaceae
Caryophyllales

How to care for Eriosyce oculta

How often to water your Eriosyce oculta

every 12
Eriosyce oculta 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 Eriosyce oculta in your home

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

How to fertilize Eriosyce oculta

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 Eriosyce oculta after it doubles in size or once a yearāwhichever comes first.

Eriosyce oculta 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
Eriosyce oculta 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 Eriosyce oculta
Eriosyce oculta
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.
