How to grow and care for Myrtillocactus geometrizans (Mart. ex Pfeiff.) Console
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Myrtillocactus geometrizans (Mart. ex Pfeiff.) Console 101 - Plant Care Instructions
Bright direct
20C° ~30C°
Every 14 days
Water
How to water Myrtillocactus geometrizans (Mart. ex Pfeiff.) Console
How often should I water?
check Myrtillocactus geometrizans (Mart. ex Pfeiff.) Console 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.
When is the Dormant period
it goes into dormancy in the Winter. during the period, 1.5~2x the watering interval you use in the warm season.
Light & Location
How much light does a Myrtillocactus geometrizans (Mart. ex Pfeiff.) Console need?
Bright direct
Bright indirect
Grow light
Light preference
Myrtillocactus geometrizans (Mart. ex Pfeiff.) Console likes Bright direct light, Bright indirect 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!
0
20K~
2K
20K
Temperature
Natural habitat
-15
3~40℃
45
Houseplant temperate preference
-15
20~30℃
45
Plants that grow in the wild and those that grow indoors prefer different temperatures. If you grow Myrtillocactus geometrizans (Mart. ex Pfeiff.) Console at home, make sure the temperature is 20~30℃.
Humidity
Houseplant temperate preference
0
20~40%
100
Myrtillocactus geometrizans (Mart. ex Pfeiff.) Console prefers humidity about 20~40%. 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
Myrtillocactus geometrizans (Mart. ex Pfeiff.) Console is a member of Cactaceae.
| Characteristic Name | Characteristic Value |
|---|---|
| Lifespan | Perennial |
| Habitat | North America |
| Taxonomy Name | Taxonomy Value |
|---|---|
| Phylum | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Magnoliopsida |
| Order | Caryophyllales |
| Family | Cactaceae |
| Genus | Myrtillocactus |
| Species | Myrtillocactus geometrizans |
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