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How to grow and care for Ferocactus viridescens (Torr. & A.Gray) Britton & Rose

plant care guide about watering, fertilizing, trimming, repotting, cutting, propagating Ferocactus viridescens (Torr. & A.Gray) Britton & Rose

Ferocactus viridescens (Torr. & A.Gray) Britton & Rose 101 - Plant Care Instructions

Bright direct

16C° ~24C°

Every 14 days

Water

How to water Ferocactus viridescens (Torr. & A.Gray) Britton & Rose

How often should I water?

check Ferocactus viridescens (Torr. & A.Gray) Britton & Rose Every 14 days if it needs water. when it’s very cold(below 5℃), water less frequently

When do I need to water?

The soil should be at least 90% dry before watering again. this means about every 2 weeks in the warm season and about every 4 weeks in the cold season

Signs that it really needs water

look a little pale, wrinkled or shriveled.

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Light & Location

How much light does a Ferocactus viridescens (Torr. & A.Gray) Britton & Rose need?

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Bright direct

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Light preference

Ferocactus viridescens (Torr. & A.Gray) Britton & Rose likes Bright direct light, Grow light day. The brighter the space, the better this plant grows.

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This plant prefers
2K ~ 20K lux to thrive!

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20K~

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20K

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Temperature

Natural habitat

-15

3~40℃

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Houseplant temperate preference

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16~24℃

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Plants that grow in the wild and those that grow indoors prefer different temperatures. If you grow Ferocactus viridescens (Torr. & A.Gray) Britton & Rose at home, make sure the temperature is 16~24℃.

Humidity

Houseplant temperate preference

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40~70%

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Ferocactus viridescens (Torr. & A.Gray) Britton & Rose prefers humidity about 40~70%. If necessary, increase humidity by misting, humidifier.

Fertilize

When should I fertilize?

Only when your plant is healthy!

How frequently should I fertilize?

1-2 times in growing season. A pinch for a small pot.

Characteristic

Ferocactus viridescens (Torr. & A.Gray) Britton & Rose is a member of Cactaceae.

Characteristic NameCharacteristic Value
LifespanPerennial
Hardiness Zone9 - 11
Taxonomy
Taxonomy NameTaxonomy Value
PhylumTracheophyta
ClassMagnoliopsida
OrderCaryophyllales
FamilyCactaceae
GenusFerocactus
SpeciesFerocactus viridescens

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