Brasilicereus phaeacanthus Plant Care
Brasilicereus phaeacanthus (Gürke) Backeb.
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Facheiroa phaeacantha is a species of Facheiroa found in Brazil.
Every 14–21 days
Full sun
60–85°F
10–40%
At a glance
How do you care for Brasilicereus phaeacanthus?
Water Brasilicereus phaeacanthus every 14–21 days, letting the top layer of soil dry out between waterings, and give it full sun. It prefers temperatures of 60–85°F (16–29°C) and 10–40% humidity. Fertilize it every 8 months during the growing season.
Where Is the Brasilicereus phaeacanthus Native To?
What Is the Brasilicereus phaeacanthus?
Brasilicereus phaeacanthus (Brasilicereus phaeacanthus) belongs to the Cactaceae family within the Brasilicereus genus. Brasilicereus phaeacanthus is native to Brazil.
Brasilicereus phaeacanthus displays a columnar, branching cactus growth habit, reaching up to 6 ft tall with a spread of approximately 2 ft. Brasilicereus phaeacanthus produces large, showy white nocturnal blooms.
How Often Should You Water a Brasilicereus phaeacanthus?
Brasilicereus phaeacanthus requires watering every 14–21 days. Allow the top layer of soil to dry between waterings to prevent root rot. Reduce watering frequency during winter when growth slows.
Watering Frequency
Every 14–21 days
Let soil partially dry between waterings
What Light Does the Brasilicereus phaeacanthus Need?
Brasilicereus phaeacanthus thrives in full sun.
Light Requirement
Full sun
What Temperature and Humidity Does the Brasilicereus phaeacanthus Prefer?
Brasilicereus phaeacanthus grows best at temperatures of 60–85°F. Brasilicereus phaeacanthus prefers humidity levels of 10–40%.
Temperature
60–85°F
Humidity
10–40%
What Soil Mix Works Best for a Brasilicereus phaeacanthus?
Sandy, well-draining cactus mix with perlite and coarse sand. Good drainage is essential for Brasilicereus phaeacanthus to prevent waterlogging, which leads to root rot and fungal issues.
How Often Should You Fertilize a Brasilicereus phaeacanthus?
Feed Brasilicereus phaeacanthus every 8 months during the growing season (spring and summer) with a balanced fertilizer diluted to the strength on the label.
Pause feeding in autumn and winter, when growth slows, and never fertilize dry soil — water first.
Fertilizing
Every 8 months
During the growing season
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How Do You Repot a Brasilicereus phaeacanthus?
Repot every 2-3 years in early spring. Choose a pot one size larger than the current container, and ensure it has drainage holes to allow excess water to escape.
How Do You Propagate a Brasilicereus phaeacanthus?
Brasilicereus phaeacanthus can be propagated through stem cuttings, grafting. Similar propagation techniques also apply to brasilicereus estevesii plant care, which shares the same genus.
Is the Brasilicereus phaeacanthus Toxic to Pets and Children?
Pet safety not verified
The ASPCA does not list Brasilicereus phaeacanthus, so we can't confirm whether it is safe for cats and dogs. Keep pets from chewing it as a precaution.
This is a general caution, not veterinary or medical advice. If your pet ate a plant, contact your vet or animal poison control.
See all plants toxic to cats and plants toxic to dogs.
What Pests and Diseases Affect the Brasilicereus phaeacanthus?
Brasilicereus phaeacanthus is susceptible to spider mites, scale insects. Inspect the foliage regularly, especially along leaf undersides and stems. Treat infestations promptly with insecticidal soap or neem oil to prevent spread.
Yellow leaves, brown tips or drooping? See common plant problems and how to fix them.
What USDA Hardiness Zone Does the Brasilicereus phaeacanthus Need?
Brasilicereus phaeacanthus grows outdoors in USDA Zone 13a. It survives winters down to planting zone 13a. Brasilicereus phaeacanthus is native to Brazil. In cooler regions, grow Brasilicereus phaeacanthus as a houseplant or bring it indoors before the first frost.
Hardiness Zone
Zone 13a
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Brasilicereus phaeacanthus is one of many species covered in the complete plant care and identification guide, which groups plants by genus, attribute, and popularity.
It belongs to the Brasilicereus genus — compare its care with other Brasilicereus species on PlantoScan.
Brasilicereus is part of the Cactaceae plant family — browse all Cactaceae genera and species.
Brasilicereus phaeacanthus thrives in bright light and direct sun — see other bright-light plants.
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Sources
- Scientific name & taxonomy: Brasilicereus phaeacanthus (Gürke) Backeb., family Cactaceae (first published in in Jahrb. Deutsch. Kakteen-Ges. 1941(2): 50. 1942.) — World Flora Online record.
- Pet toxicity: Pet safety not verified: the ASPCA does not list Brasilicereus phaeacanthus, so we can't confirm whether it is safe for cats and dogs. Checked against the ASPCA plant list; any other toxicity note on this page comes from PlantoScan's plant database.
- Hardiness zone: USDA Zone 13a, calculated from the plant's minimum temperature.
- Care values(watering, light, temperature, humidity, soil, fertilizing): PlantoScan's plant database, filtered by automatic plausibility checks — values that fail them are hidden. How we source and check plant data.
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