Chichipe
5.0 out of 5 (1 experiences)
Easy to propagate
Survivor
Taxonomy
Polaskia chichipe
Polaskia
Cactaceae
Caryophyllales
How to care for Chichipe
Water
How often to water your Chichipe
every 12
Chichipe 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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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 Chichipe in your home
a window
Chichipe love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.
Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.
Chichipe does not tolerate low-light 🚫.
Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Chichipe in your home 🏡.
Nutrients
How to fertilize Chichipe
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 Chichipe after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.
FAQs
Chichipe 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
Chichipe 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
Chichipe produces flowers in the wild, but does not flower when kept as houseplants.
Care Summary for Chichipe
Chichipe
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.
What other plant parents say
Easy to propagate 1
Survivor 1
04/24/2021
this plant is very easy to take care of and doesn’t need much attention. sometimes i wont be home for up to a week and a half and this plant does fine with no water. this is a good starter plant that i recommend to anyone who doesn’t normally have good luck with their plants:)
Easy to propagate
Survivor
