Dagger Cactus
Also known as
Pitahaya Agria and Pitayo Agrio
Taxonomy
Stenocereus gummosus
Stenocereus
Cactaceae
Caryophyllales
How to care for Dagger Cactus
How often to water your Dagger Cactus
Dagger 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
Finding light for Dagger Cactus in your home
Dagger Cactus love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.
Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.
Dagger Cactus does not tolerate low-light 🚫.
Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Dagger Cactus in your home 🏡.
How to fertilize Dagger 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 Dagger Cactus after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.
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What kind of plant is this?
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Good morning #GregGang !! This is my (presumably) 7-8 year old cactus, affectionately named Long Boi! I got him 6 years ago, My first houseplant as an adult and recently replanted into a new terracotta pot with succulent soil! To make sure Long Boi gets appropriate watering, I want to verify how much water to give. The app says 2 cups, and it has a 10 inch pot. Any other advice to keep him healthy is appreciated! Thanks in advanced ♥️ #SucculentSquad #CactusClique
Care Summary for Dagger Cactus
Dagger Cactus
Greg recommends:
0.5 cups every 12 days
< 1ft from a window
Repot after 2x growth
Based on the 4” pot your plant is in, and that it doesn’t get direct sunlight.