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How to grow and care for Chamaecereus silvestrii (Speg.) Britton & Rose

plant care guide about watering, fertilizing, trimming, repotting, cutting, propagating Chamaecereus silvestrii (Speg.) Britton & Rose

Chamaecereus silvestrii (Speg.) Britton & Rose 101 - Plant Care Instructions

Bright direct

16C° ~24C°

Every 14 days

Water

How to water Chamaecereus silvestrii (Speg.) Britton & Rose

How often should I water?

check Chamaecereus silvestrii (Speg.) 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.

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.

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Light & Location

How much light does a Chamaecereus silvestrii (Speg.) Britton & Rose need?

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Bright direct

Bright indirect

Grow light

Light preference

Chamaecereus silvestrii (Speg.) Britton & Rose 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!

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20K~

2K

20K

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Temperature

Natural habitat

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-7~40℃

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Houseplant temperate preference

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16~24℃

45

Plants that grow in the wild and those that grow indoors prefer different temperatures. If you grow Chamaecereus silvestrii (Speg.) 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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Chamaecereus silvestrii (Speg.) 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

Chamaecereus silvestrii (Speg.) Britton & Rose is a member of Cactaceae.

Characteristic NameCharacteristic Value
LifespanPerennial
Taxonomy
Taxonomy NameTaxonomy Value
PhylumTracheophyta
ClassMagnoliopsida
OrderCaryophyllales
FamilyCactaceae
GenusChamaecereus
SpeciesChamaecereus silvestrii

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