Zygocactus spp.
Taxonomy
Zygocactus spp.
Zygocactus
Cactaceae
Caryophyllales
How to care for Zygocactus spp.
How often to water your Zygocactus spp.
every 9
Zygocactus spp. 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 Zygocactus spp. in your home
a window
Zygocactus spp. can tolerate being far from a window and light source.
Place it less than 6 feet from a south-facing window to ensure it receives enough light to survive 💪.
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How to fertilize Zygocactus spp.
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 Zygocactus spp. after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.
Care Summary for Zygocactus spp.
Zygocactus spp.
Greg recommends:
Water
0.5 cups every 9 days
Placement
< 6ft 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.