Greenflower nipple cactus
Taxonomy
Cochemiea barbata
Cochemiea
Cactaceae
Caryophyllales
How to care for Greenflower nipple cactus
Water
How often to water your Greenflower nipple cactus
every 9
Greenflower nipple cactus needs 0.5 cups of water every 9 when it doesn’t get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot.
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Water 0.5 cups every
9
Light
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Finding light for Greenflower nipple cactus in your home
a window
Greenflower nipple cactus may have difficulty thriving, and will drop leaves 🍃, without ample sunlight.
Place it less than 3 feet from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.
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Nutrients
How to fertilize Greenflower nipple 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 Greenflower nipple cactus after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.
Care Summary for Greenflower nipple cactus
Greenflower nipple cactus
Greg recommends:
Water
0.5 cups every 9 days
Placement
< 3ft 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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