Espostoa senilis
Taxonomy
Espostoa senilis
Espostoa
Cactaceae
Caryophyllales
How to care for Espostoa senilis
Water
How often to water your Espostoa senilis
every 12
Espostoa senilis needs 0.5 cups of water every 12 when it doesn’t get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot located in Aloha, Oregon.
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.
Aloha, Oregon
26% Very Low
Growing Espostoa senilis in Aloha right now
Daylight will increase by 1.1 hours 📈
January 24th, 2023
This month, Aloha is getting an average of 7.1 hours of clear sky sunlight per day.
Hours of daylight will increase by 12.3% over the next two weeks. Your plants will get 9.8 total hours of daylig…
Finding light for Espostoa senilis in your home
a window
Espostoa senilis love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.
Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to ensure it receives enough light to survive during this time of reduced sunlight intensity in Aloha, Oregon ⛅.
Espostoa senilis does not tolerate low-light 🚫.
Nutrients
How to fertilize Espostoa senilis
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 Espostoa senilis after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.
FAQs
Espostoa senilis 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
Espostoa senilis 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.
Care Summary for Espostoa senilis
Espostoa senilis
Greg recommends:
Water
0.5 cups every 12 days
Placement
< 1ft from a window
Nutrients
Repot after 2x growth
Based on your location in Aloha, Oregon, the 4” pot your plant is in, and that it doesn’t get direct sunlight.
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