How to grow and care for Selenicereus anthonyanus
plant care guide about watering, fertilizing, trimming, repotting, cutting, propagating Selenicereus anthonyanus, Zig-zag cactus, Orchid cactus
Selenicereus anthonyanus 101 - Plant Care Instructions
Bright indirect
15C° ~30C°
Every 14 days
Water
How to water Selenicereus anthonyanus
How often should I water?
check Selenicereus anthonyanus 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.
Light & Location
How much light does a Selenicereus anthonyanus need?
Bright indirect
Medium
Grow light
Light preference
Selenicereus anthonyanus likes Bright indirect light, Medium light, Grow light day. The brighter the space, the better this plant grows.
Check if there’s an optimal place in your house!
This plant prefers
800 ~ 10K lux to thrive!
0
20K~
800
10K
Temperature
Houseplant temperate preference
-15
15~30℃
45
Plants that grow in the wild and those that grow indoors prefer different temperatures. If you grow Selenicereus anthonyanus at home, make sure the temperature is 15~30℃.
Humidity
Houseplant temperate preference
0
40~70%
100
Selenicereus anthonyanus 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
Selenicereus anthonyanus is a member of Cactaceae.
Characteristic Name | Characteristic Value |
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Habitat | Central America |
Taxonomy Name | Taxonomy Value |
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Phylum | Tracheophyta |
Class | Magnoliopsida |
Order | Caryophyllales |
Family | Cactaceae |
Genus | Selenicereus |
Species | Selenicereus anthonyanus |
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