Bolivian Torch Plant Care: Water, Light, Nutrients

How to care for Bolivian Torch

How often to water your Bolivian Torch

Bolivian Torch needs 0.5 cups of water every 12 when it doesn’t get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot.

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Water 0.5 cups every
12

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☀️ Light

Finding light for Bolivian Torch in your home

Bolivian Torch 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 Bolivian Torch

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

It’s been 16 days since I put this cut of Eileen in pearlite and lava rock so she could root. A couple days ago I noticed this pup starting! She is a clone-only Bolivian Torch (Trichocereus bridgesii) that originated in Australia, I believe. So excited to see how big she’ll be in 10 years 🤩🌵❤️ #HappyPlants #PlantsMakePeopleHappy #NewGrowth #PropagationStation #CactusClique #SucculentSquad