How to grow and care for Eriosyce chilensis (Hildm. ex K.Schum.) Katt.
plant care guide about watering, fertilizing, trimming, repotting, cutting, propagating Eriosyce chilensis (Hildm. ex K.Schum.) Katt.
Eriosyce chilensis (Hildm. ex K.Schum.) Katt. 101 - Plant Care Instructions
Bright indirect
16C° ~24C°
Every 14 days
Water
How to water Eriosyce chilensis (Hildm. ex K.Schum.) Katt.
How often should I water?
check Eriosyce chilensis (Hildm. ex K.Schum.) Katt. 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 Eriosyce chilensis (Hildm. ex K.Schum.) Katt. need?
Bright indirect
Grow light
Light preference
Eriosyce chilensis (Hildm. ex K.Schum.) Katt. likes Bright indirect 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
2K ~ 10K lux to thrive!
0
20K~
2K
10K
Temperature
Natural habitat
-15
8~42℃
45
Houseplant temperate preference
-15
16~24℃
45
Plants that grow in the wild and those that grow indoors prefer different temperatures. If you grow Eriosyce chilensis (Hildm. ex K.Schum.) Katt. at home, make sure the temperature is 16~24℃.
Humidity
Houseplant temperate preference
0
40~70%
100
Eriosyce chilensis (Hildm. ex K.Schum.) Katt. 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
Eriosyce chilensis (Hildm. ex K.Schum.) Katt. is a member of Cactaceae.
| Characteristic Name | Characteristic Value |
|---|---|
| Lifespan | Perennial |
| Hardiness Zone | 10 - 13 |
| Taxonomy Name | Taxonomy Value |
|---|---|
| Phylum | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Magnoliopsida |
| Order | Caryophyllales |
| Family | Cactaceae |
| Genus | Eriosyce |
| Species | Eriosyce chilensis |
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