
Mixtec Cactus
Taxonomy
Lemaireocereus mixtecensis 'Album'
Lemaireocereus
Cactaceae
Caryophyllales

How to care for Mixtec Cactus
How often to water your Mixtec Cactus

every 12
Mixtec 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
Finding light for Mixtec Cactus in your home

a window
Mixtec Cactus love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.
Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.
Mixtec Cactus does not tolerate low-light 🚫.
Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Mixtec Cactus in your home 🏡.
How to fertilize Mixtec 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 Mixtec Cactus after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.
Care Summary for Mixtec Cactus
Mixtec Cactus
Greg recommends:

0.5 cups every 12 days

< 1ft from a window

Repot after 2x growth
Based on the 4” pot your plant is in, and that it doesn’t get direct sunlight.
