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Sacahuista

About Sacahuista

Sacahuista is a super rare houseplant 🌿 that needs regular watering to thrive. They do best in long-lasting, direct light ☀️ and should be less than 1 foot from a window.

Sacahuista likes soil that is extremely well-draining. Your plant shouldn't need added fertilizers if you repot each time it doubles in size.

Taxonomy

Scientific name

Nolina microcarpa

Genus

Nolina

Family

Asparagaceae

Order

Asparagales

Also known as

sacahuista, palmilla and beargrass

How to care for Sacahuista

💦 Water

How often to water your Sacahuista

Sacahuista needs 0.5 cups of water every 9 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
9

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☀️ Light

Finding light for Sacahuista in your home

Sacahuista love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.

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

Sacahuista does not tolerate low-light 🚫.

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

🪴 Nutrients

How to fertilize Sacahuista

Nutrient, fertilizer, and repotting needs for Sacahuista: 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 Sacahuista after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.

💡 FAQs

💦 Water Needs

Sacahuista prefers for the soil to dry out between waterings and should be watered regularly. Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.

Sacahuista Water Frequency →

Sacahuista Root Rot →

☀️ Sunlight Needs

Sacahuista 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 🏡.

Sacahuista Light Requirements →

Sacahuista Direct Sunlight Needs & Tolerance →

🐶 🐈 👶 Toxicity

Sacahuista is not known to cause harm to humans or pets. Regardless, if you, a family member, a cat, or dog has ingested any plant material, please consult a doctor or a veterinarian.

🪴 Soil

Sacahuista 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 Sacahuista →

When and How to Successfully Repot Sacahuista →

💩 Fertilizer

Sacahuista 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 Sacahuista →

⬆️ ⬇️ Growth Pattern

Sacahuista grows vertically and new growth will emerge from the top of the plant.

How and When to Prune Sacahuista →

🌦️ Growing Outdoors

USDA Hardiness Zone
Sacahuista can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 7a-10b. Find your local hardiness zone here.

Sacahuista Temperature Tolerance →

🧐 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.