Plant Care Baseball Plant

Baseball Plant

Also known as

Basketball Cactus, Basketball plant and Baseball Cactus

Taxonomy

Euphorbia obesa
Euphorbia
Euphorbiaceae
Malpighiales

How to care for Baseball Plant

💦 Water

How often to water your Baseball Plant

Water needs for Baseball Plant
0.5 cups
every 12

Baseball Plant 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.

Calculate water needs of Baseball Plant

Water 0.5 cups every
12

Does your plant get direct sunlight?

Select the pot size

5"
☀️ Light

Finding light for Baseball Plant in your home

Light needs and placement for plant Baseball Plant: 1ft from a window
1ft or less from
a window

Baseball Plant love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.

Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.

Baseball Plant does not tolerate low-light 🚫.

Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Baseball Plant in your home 🏡.

🪴 Nutrients

How to fertilize Baseball Plant

Nutrient, fertilizer, and repotting needs for Baseball Plant: repot after 2X growth

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 Baseball Plant after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.

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💡 FAQs
⭐ Difficulty Level

Baseball Plant is generally easy to care for, though some plant parents report facing challenges with growing it. Check out the reviews down below to read more about their experiences!

How to Grow Baseball Plant →

Benefits of Growing Baseball Plant →

Common Baseball Plant Problems →

Indoor Care Guide for Baseball Plant →

Outdoor Care Guide for Baseball Plant →


💦 Water Needs

Baseball Plant 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.

Baseball Plant Water Frequency →

Baseball Plant Root Rot →


☀️ Sunlight Needs

Baseball Plant 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 🏡.

Baseball Plant Light Requirements →

Baseball Plant Direct Sunlight Needs & Tolerance →


🐶 🐈 👶 Toxicity

Baseball Plant is not safe to consume. If you, a family member, or a pet has ingested any amount of plant material contact Poison Control, US (800) 222-1222, or your veterinarian. If you have children, cats, or dogs in the home, we suggest keeping this plant out of reach.

Is Baseball Plant Edible? →

Baseball Plant Toxicity to Cats →

Baseball Plant Toxicity to Dogs →

Baseball Plant Toxicity to Humans →


💨 Humidity

Baseball Plant enjoys lots of humidity. Provide humidity for your plant by watering regularly and thoroughly, since plants absorb most water through their root system rather than their leaves. They may also benefit from being placed next to a humidifier.

Baseball Plant Humidity Needs →


🪴 Soil

Baseball Plant is very sensitive to wet soil, so choose a potting soil that drains very well and doesn’t retain too much moisture. A good soil will have lots of perlite or vermiculite for drainage and some organic matter for nutrition. A few handfuls of perlite added to regular store-bought cactus soil will do the trick!

Best Soil Mix for Baseball Plant →

Best Pots for Baseball Plant →

When and How to Successfully Repot Baseball Plant →

What Are Healthy Baseball Plant Roots →


💩 Fertilizer

Baseball Plant grows very slowly and doesn’t require added fertilizer. Replacing your plant’s potting soil once a year should provide them with more than enough nutrition. Remember, plants get their energy from sunlight, not fertilizer!

How Much and When to Fertilize Baseball Plant →


❄️ Dormancy

It’s common for Baseball Plant to go dormant in the wintertime and you may notice their growth slow down. Waterings should be spaced out more during this time.


🌎 Native Region

Baseball Plant is native to Worldwide.


🌸 Flowers
🌦️ Growing Outdoors
🌱 Propagation

The seeds of Baseball Plant can be used to grow new plants! After your plant flowers, any seeds that formed can be collected and germinated in potting soil.

How to Propagate Baseball Plant →


🧐 Troubleshooting

When troubleshooting a sad-looking houseplant, start by checking for signs of distress in its leaves, such as yellowing, browning, or drooping, which can indicate overwatering or nutrient deficiencies.

Inspect the soil moisture; too dry or too wet soil can cause problems.

Ensure the plant is getting the right amount of light, as too much or too little can stress it.

Finally, consider environmental factors like temperature and humidity, and adjust care routines accordingly to revive your plant.


😖 Common Issues

Overwatering is a likely cause of issues with Baseball Plant. These plants are very sensitive to wet soil so if you notice your plant becoming squishy or translucent, overwatering is the likely culprit.

Cut your plant just past where the rot ends and allow it to callus over for a few days before replanting it in fresh, dry soil. Download Greg to make sure your plant never gets overwatered again!


Care Summary for Baseball Plant

Baseball Plant

Baseball Plant


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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