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Echinocereus laui

Taxonomy

Scientific name

Echinocereus laui

Genus

Echinocereus

Family

Cactaceae

Order

Caryophyllales

How to care for Echinocereus laui

💦 Water

How often to water your Echinocereus laui

Echinocereus laui 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

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☀️ Light

Finding light for Echinocereus laui in your home

Echinocereus laui love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.

Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.

Echinocereus laui does not tolerate low-light 🚫.

Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Echinocereus laui in your home 🏡.

🪴 Nutrients

How to fertilize Echinocereus laui

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

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💡 FAQs

💦 Water Needs

Echinocereus laui thrives in dry soil and should be watered sparingly. Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.

Echinocereus laui Water Frequency →

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☀️ Sunlight Needs

Echinocereus laui requires abundant, bright and direct light. Place it less than one foot from a window to ensure it receives enough light to survive 💪. Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement in your home 🏡.

Echinocereus laui Light Requirements →

Echinocereus laui Direct Sunlight Needs & Tolerance →

🐶 🐈 👶 Toxicity

Greg does not have confirmed data on this plant’s toxicity. If you, a family member, or a pet consumes plant material of unknown toxicity, it’s always best to consult a medical professional.

If you or someone else ingested this plant, call Poison Control at US (800) 222-1222. If a pet consumed this plant, contact your veterinarian or the ASPCA at US (888) 426-4435.

💨 Humidity

Echinocereus laui prefers dry environments. Providing extra humidity or misting your plant allows water to linger on leaves, which can create the perfect environment for harmful types of fungi.

Echinocereus laui Humidity Needs →

🪴 Soil

Echinocereus laui is very sensitive to wet soil, so choose a potting soil that drains very well and doesn’t retain too much moisture. A good soil will have lots of perlite or vermiculite for drainage and some organic matter for nutrition. A few handfuls of perlite added to regular store-bought cactus soil will do the trick!

Best Soil Mix for Echinocereus laui →

When and How to Successfully Repot Echinocereus laui →

💩 Fertilizer

Echinocereus laui grows very slowly and doesn’t require added fertilizer. Replacing your plant’s potting soil once a year should provide them with more than enough nutrition. Remember, plants get their energy from sunlight, not fertilizer!

🌎 Native Region

Echinocereus laui is native to Southeastern United States and Mexico.

🧐 Troubleshooting

When troubleshooting a sad-looking houseplant, start by checking for signs of distress in its leaves, such as yellowing, browning, or drooping, which can indicate overwatering or nutrient deficiencies.

Inspect the soil moisture; too dry or too wet soil can cause problems.

Ensure the plant is getting the right amount of light, as too much or too little can stress it.

Finally, consider environmental factors like temperature and humidity, and adjust care routines accordingly to revive your plant.