Caribbean Tree Cactus
Also known as
Opuntia falcata
Taxonomy
Consolea falcata
Consolea
Cactaceae
Caryophyllales
How to care for Caribbean Tree Cactus
Water
How often to water your Caribbean Tree Cactus
every 12
Caribbean Tree 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
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Finding light for Caribbean Tree Cactus in your home
a window
Caribbean Tree 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 Caribbean Tree 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 Caribbean Tree Cactus after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.
Care Summary for Caribbean Tree Cactus
Caribbean Tree Cactus
Greg recommends:
Water
0.5 cups every 12 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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