Cipocereus crassisepalus Plant Care
Cipocereus crassisepalus (Buining & Brederoo) Zappi & N.P.Taylor
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Cipocereus crassisepalus is a species of cactus endemic to the state of Minas Gerais in Brazil.
Every 14–21 days
Full sun
60–85°F
10–40%
At a glance
How do you care for Cipocereus crassisepalus?
Water Cipocereus crassisepalus 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 Cipocereus crassisepalus Native To?
What Is the Cipocereus crassisepalus?
Cipocereus crassisepalus (Cipocereus crassisepalus) belongs to the Cactaceae family within the Cipocereus genus. Cipocereus crassisepalus is native to the state of Minas Gerais in Brazil.
Cipocereus crassisepalus displays a tall columnar cactus growth habit, reaching up to 10 ft tall with a spread of approximately 2 ft. Cipocereus crassisepalus produces large white nocturnal blooms.
How Often Should You Water a Cipocereus crassisepalus?
Cipocereus crassisepalus 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 Cipocereus crassisepalus Need?
Cipocereus crassisepalus thrives in full sun.
Light Requirement
Full sun
What Temperature and Humidity Does the Cipocereus crassisepalus Prefer?
Cipocereus crassisepalus grows best at temperatures of 60–85°F. Cipocereus crassisepalus prefers humidity levels of 10–40%.
Temperature
60–85°F
Humidity
10–40%
What Soil Mix Works Best for a Cipocereus crassisepalus?
Sandy, well-draining cactus mix with perlite and coarse sand. Good drainage is essential for Cipocereus crassisepalus to prevent waterlogging, which leads to root rot and fungal issues.
How Often Should You Fertilize a Cipocereus crassisepalus?
Feed Cipocereus crassisepalus 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 Cipocereus crassisepalus?
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 Cipocereus crassisepalus?
Cipocereus crassisepalus can be propagated through stem cuttings, seeds. Similar propagation techniques also apply to cipocereus bradei plant care, which shares the same genus.
Is the Cipocereus crassisepalus Toxic to Pets and Children?
Pet safety not verified
The ASPCA does not list Cipocereus crassisepalus, 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 Cipocereus crassisepalus?
Cipocereus crassisepalus 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 Cipocereus crassisepalus Need?
Cipocereus crassisepalus grows outdoors in USDA Zone 13a. It survives winters down to planting zone 13a. Cipocereus crassisepalus is native to the state of Minas Gerais in Brazil. In cooler regions, grow Cipocereus crassisepalus as a houseplant or bring it indoors before the first frost.
Hardiness Zone
Zone 13a
Keep exploring plants
Cipocereus crassisepalus 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 Cipocereus genus — compare its care with other Cipocereus species on PlantoScan.
Cipocereus is part of the Cactaceae plant family — browse all Cactaceae genera and species.
Cipocereus crassisepalus thrives in bright light and direct sun — see other bright-light plants.
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Sources
- Scientific name & taxonomy: Cipocereus crassisepalus (Buining & Brederoo) Zappi & N.P.Taylor, family Cactaceae (first published in in Bradleya 9: 86. 1991.) — World Flora Online record.
- Pet toxicity: Pet safety not verified: the ASPCA does not list Cipocereus crassisepalus, 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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