Parasitic Cactus
Taxonomy
Tristerix aphylla
Tristerix
Loranthaceae
Santalales
How to care for Parasitic Cactus
How often to water your Parasitic Cactus
every 9
Parasitic Cactus needs 0.5 cups of water every 9 when it doesn’t get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot.
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Water 0.5 cups every
9
Finding light for Parasitic Cactus in your home
a window
Parasitic 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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How to fertilize Parasitic 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 Parasitic Cactus after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.
Care Summary for Parasitic Cactus
Parasitic Cactus
Greg recommends:
Water
0.5 cups every 9 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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