How much sunlight does my Gymnocalycium baldianum 'variegata' need?

Gymnocalycium baldianum 'variegata' 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 🏡.

How much humidity does Gymnocalycium baldianum 'variegata' like?

Gymnocalycium baldianum 'variegata' prefers dry environments . Providing extra humidity or misting your plant allows water to linger on leaves, which can create the perfect environment for harmful types of fungi.

What type of soil should I use for my Gymnocalycium baldianum 'variegata'?

Gymnocalycium baldianum 'variegata' 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!

Should I fertilize my Gymnocalycium baldianum 'variegata'?

Gymnocalycium baldianum 'variegata' 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!

Which region is Gymnocalycium baldianum 'variegata' native to?

Gymnocalycium baldianum 'variegata' is native to South America .

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Q: How often should I water my Gymnocalycium baldianum 'variegata'?

Gymnocalycium baldianum 'variegata' 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.

Taxonomy

Scientific name

Gymnocalycium baldianum 'variegata'

Genus

Gymnocalycium

Family

Cactaceae

Order

Caryophyllales

How to care for Gymnocalycium baldianum 'variegata'

Water

How often to water your Gymnocalycium baldianum 'variegata'

Gymnocalycium baldianum 'variegata' needs 0.5 cups of water every 12 when it doesn’t get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot located in Memphis, Tennessee.

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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Light

Check the growing potential in your area

A plant's growing potential is determined from its location, the time of year, and current local weather.

Memphis, Tennessee

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Growing Gymnocalycium baldianum 'variegata' in Memphis right now

Plant growth potential is currently low 📉

February 3rd, 2023

Sunlight intensity as measured by “net radiation” in Memphis is currently low 📉.

The availability of high quality sunlight in your home impacts ability for plants to thrive and is key in determini…

Sunlight will increase by 34.6% ☀️

February 5th, 2023

Memphis is trending towards greater sunlight intensity!

The amount of sunlight in Memphis is expected to increase by 34.6% over the next 2 weeks to an average of 10.8 megajoules of energy per m² p…

Daylight will increase by 1.0 hours 📈

February 4th, 2023

This month, Memphis is getting an average of 6.6 hours of clear sky sunlight per day.

Hours of daylight will increase by 10.1% over the next two weeks. Your plants will get 10.8 total hours of day…

Light needs and placement for plant Gymnocalycium baldianum 'variegata': 1ft from a window

Gymnocalycium baldianum 'variegata' love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.

Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to ensure it receives enough light to survive during this time of reduced sunlight intensity in Memphis, Tennessee ⛅.

Gymnocalycium baldianum 'variegata' does not tolerate low-light 🚫.

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