Carpet Foxtail Cactus
Also known as
Coryphantha albicolumnaria, Coryphantha organensis, Coryphantha pygmaea, Coryphantha sneedii albicolumnaria, Coryphantha sneedii guadalupensis, Coryphantha sneedii leei, Coryphantha sneedii sneedii, Coryphantha strobiliformis orcuttii, Coryphantha vivipara sneedii, Escobaria albicolumnaria, Escobaria guadalupensis, Escobaria leei, Escobaria orcuttii, Escobaria orcuttii koenigii, Escobaria orcuttii macraxima, Escobaria orcuttii macraxina, Escobaria organensis, Escobaria sandbergii, Escobaria sneedii leei, Escobaria sneedii orcuttii, Escobaria sneedii sneedii, Escobaria strobiliformis orcuttii, Escobaria villardii, Mammillaria albicolumnaria, Mammillaria leei and Neolloydia orcuttii
Taxonomy
Escobaria sneedii
Escobaria
Cactaceae
Caryophyllales
How to care for Carpet Foxtail Cactus
Water
How often to water your Carpet Foxtail Cactus
every 12
Carpet Foxtail Cactus 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 Carpet Foxtail Cactus in your home
a window
Carpet Foxtail Cactus love being close to bright, sunny windows š.
Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.
Carpet Foxtail Cactus does not tolerate low-light š«.
Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Carpet Foxtail Cactus in your home š”.
Nutrients
How to fertilize Carpet Foxtail 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 itās likely grown enough to need a larger pot anyway.
To replenish this plant's nutrients, repot your Carpet Foxtail Cactus after it doubles in size or once a yearāwhichever comes first.
FAQs
Carpet Foxtail 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
Carpet Foxtail Cactus 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 Carpet Foxtail Cactus
Carpet Foxtail Cactus
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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