Baseball Cactus
Also known as
Neocardenasia herzogiana and Neoraimondia Neocatdenasia Herzogiana
Taxonomy
Neoraimondia herzogiana
Neoraimondia
Cactaceae
Caryophyllales
How to care for Baseball Cactus
Water
How often to water your Baseball Cactus
every 12
Baseball 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
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.
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Finding light for Baseball Cactus in your home
a window
Baseball Cactus love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.
Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.
Baseball Cactus does not tolerate low-light 🚫.
Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Baseball Cactus in your home 🏡.
Nutrients
How to fertilize Baseball 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 Baseball Cactus after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.
FAQs
Baseball 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
Baseball Cactus 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 🏡.
Toxicity
Greg does not have confirmed data on this plant’s toxicity. If you, a family member, or a pet consumes plant material of unknown toxicity, it’s always best to consult a medical professional.
If you or someone else ingested this plant, call Poison Control at US (800) 222-1222. If a pet consumed this plant, contact your veterinarian or the ASPCA at US (888) 426-4435.
Flowers
Baseball Cactus produces flowers in the wild, but does not flower when kept as houseplants.
Care Summary for Baseball Cactus
Baseball Cactus
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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