Cushion Fox-Tail Cactus
Also known as
Foxtail Beehive Cactus, Foxtail Cactus and cushion foxtail cactus
Taxonomy
Escobaria alversonii
Escobaria
Cactaceae
Caryophyllales
How to care for Cushion Fox-Tail Cactus
Water
How often to water your Cushion Fox-Tail Cactus
every 12
Cushion Fox-Tail Cactus needs 0.5 cups of water every 12 when it doesn’t 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 Cushion Fox-Tail Cactus in your home
a window
Cushion Fox-Tail Cactus love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.
Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.
Cushion Fox-Tail Cactus does not tolerate low-light 🚫.
Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Cushion Fox-Tail Cactus in your home 🏡.
Nutrients
How to fertilize Cushion Fox-Tail Cactus
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 Cushion Fox-Tail Cactus after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.
FAQs
Cushion Fox-Tail Cactus 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
Cushion Fox-Tail Cactus 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.
Growth Pattern
Cushion Fox-Tail Cactus grows vertically and new growth will emerge from the top of the plant.
Care Summary for Cushion Fox-Tail Cactus
Cushion Fox-Tail Cactus
Greg recommends:
Water
0.5 cups every 12 days
Placement
< 1ft from a window
Nutrients
Repot after 2x growth
Based on the 4” pot your plant is in, and that it doesn’t get direct sunlight.
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