Xiquexique gounellei Plant Care
Xiquexique gounellei (F.A.C.Weber) Lavor & Calvente
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Xiquexique gounellei is a species of plant in the genus Xiquexique of the cactus family. Spanish common names include alastrado, chique-chique, xique-xique and xique-xique das Pedras.
Every 14–21 days
Full sun
65–85°F
10–40%
At a glance
How do you care for Xiquexique gounellei?
Water Xiquexique gounellei every 14–21 days, letting the top layer of soil dry out between waterings, and give it full sun. It prefers temperatures of 65–85°F (18–29°C) and 10–40% humidity. Fertilize it every 8 months during the growing season.
What Is the Xiquexique gounellei?
Xiquexique gounellei (Xiquexique gounellei) belongs to the Cactaceae family within the Xiquexique genus.
Xiquexique gounellei displays a low rosette, clumping growth habit, reaching up to 1.5 ft tall with a spread of approximately 2 ft. Xiquexique gounellei produces bright yellow flowers with red centers.
How Often Should You Water a Xiquexique gounellei?
Xiquexique gounellei 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 Xiquexique gounellei Need?
Xiquexique gounellei thrives in full sun.
Light Requirement
Full sun
What Temperature and Humidity Does the Xiquexique gounellei Prefer?
Xiquexique gounellei grows best at temperatures of 65–85°F. Xiquexique gounellei prefers humidity levels of 10–40%.
Temperature
65–85°F
Humidity
10–40%
What Soil Mix Works Best for a Xiquexique gounellei?
Sandy, well-draining cactus mix with perlite and coarse sand. Good drainage is essential for Xiquexique gounellei to prevent waterlogging, which leads to root rot and fungal issues.
How Often Should You Fertilize a Xiquexique gounellei?
Feed Xiquexique gounellei 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 Xiquexique gounellei?
Repot every 3-4 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 Xiquexique gounellei?
Xiquexique gounellei can be propagated through offsets, seeds. Similar propagation techniques also apply to xiquexique tuberculatus plant care, which shares the same genus.
Is the Xiquexique gounellei Toxic to Pets and Children?
Pet safety not verified
The ASPCA does not list Xiquexique gounellei, 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 Xiquexique gounellei?
Xiquexique gounellei is susceptible to mealybugs, 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 Xiquexique gounellei Need?
Xiquexique gounellei grows outdoors in USDA Zone 13b. It survives winters down to planting zone 13b. In cooler regions, grow Xiquexique gounellei as a houseplant or bring it indoors before the first frost.
Hardiness Zone
Zone 13b
Keep exploring plants
Xiquexique gounellei 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 Xiquexique genus — compare its care with other Xiquexique species on PlantoScan.
Xiquexique is part of the Cactaceae plant family — browse all Cactaceae genera and species.
Xiquexique gounellei thrives in bright light and direct sun — see other bright-light plants.
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Sources
- Scientific name & taxonomy: Xiquexique gounellei (F.A.C.Weber) Lavor & Calvente, family Cactaceae (first published in in PlantNow 1(2): 63. 2020.) — World Flora Online record.
- Pet toxicity: Pet safety not verified: the ASPCA does not list Xiquexique gounellei, 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 13b, 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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