Admirable Turbinicarpus
Taxonomy
Turbinicarpus x admirabilis
Turbinicarpus
Cactaceae
Caryophyllales
How to care for Admirable Turbinicarpus
How often to water your Admirable Turbinicarpus
every 12
Admirable Turbinicarpus 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 Admirable Turbinicarpus in your home
a window
Admirable Turbinicarpus love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.
Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.
Admirable Turbinicarpus does not tolerate low-light 🚫.
Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Admirable Turbinicarpus in your home 🏡.
How to fertilize Admirable Turbinicarpus
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 Admirable Turbinicarpus 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 Admirable Turbinicarpus
Admirable Turbinicarpus
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.