Mandrake Cactus
Taxonomy
Turbinicarpus mandragora subsp. pailanus
Turbinicarpus
Cactaceae
Caryophyllales
How to care for Mandrake Cactus
How often to water your Mandrake Cactus
every 12
Mandrake 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 Mandrake Cactus in your home
a window
Mandrake Cactus love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.
Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.
Mandrake Cactus does not tolerate low-light 🚫.
Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Mandrake Cactus in your home 🏡.
How to fertilize Mandrake 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 Mandrake Cactus after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.
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Not sure which one I like more—the turbinicarpus alonsoi or this pot from JV Succulents. #CactusClique #SucculentSquad #FreshLeafFriday
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Repotted my two Alonsoi into more of a habitat staging. Pot is by Mike Cone. #CactusClique #Cactus #WhatTheSuccWednesday #HappyPlants #PetsAndPlants
Care Summary for Mandrake Cactus
Mandrake Cactus
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.