Plant Care Gymnocalycium cardenasianum

Gymnocalycium cardenasianum

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Taxonomy

Gymnocalycium spegazzinii subsp. cardenasianum
Gymnocalycium
Cactaceae
Caryophyllales

How to care for Gymnocalycium cardenasianum

💦 Water

How often to water your Gymnocalycium cardenasianum

Water needs for Gymnocalycium cardenasianum
0.5 cups
every 12

Gymnocalycium cardenasianum 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.

Calculate water needs of Gymnocalycium cardenasianum

Water 0.5 cups every
12

Does your plant get direct sunlight?

Select the pot size

5"
☀️ Light

Finding light for Gymnocalycium cardenasianum in your home

Light needs and placement for plant Gymnocalycium cardenasianum: 1ft from a window
1ft or less from
a window

Gymnocalycium cardenasianum love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.

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

Gymnocalycium cardenasianum does not tolerate low-light 🚫.

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

🪴 Nutrients

How to fertilize Gymnocalycium cardenasianum

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

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💡 FAQs
💦 Water Needs

Gymnocalycium cardenasianum 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.

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☀️ Sunlight Needs

Gymnocalycium cardenasianum 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 🏡.

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🐶 🐈 👶 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

Gymnocalycium cardenasianum 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.

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🪴 Soil

Gymnocalycium cardenasianum 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!

When and How to Successfully Repot Gymnocalycium cardenasianum →


💩 Fertilizer

Gymnocalycium cardenasianum 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!

How Much and When to Fertilize Gymnocalycium cardenasianum →


🌎 Native Region

Gymnocalycium cardenasianum is native to South America.


🧐 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.


Care Summary for Gymnocalycium cardenasianum

Gymnocalycium cardenasianum

Gymnocalycium cardenasianum


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.

What other plant parents say

Gymnocalycium cardenasianum has a Blooms easily plant personality Blooms easily 1
Gymnocalycium cardenasianum has a Survivor plant personality Survivor 1
Dannielle avatar
@Dannielle
leaf-1 6 Plants
xp 661 XP
globe Harpenden, England
07/20/2021

Pretty easy, when they’re happy in summer they’ll bloom multiple times, this summer it’s had 4 flowers so far, 3 of them even at once

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