Water
Allow soil to dry out completely between waterings. Water thoroughly, ensuring excess drains away. Reduce watering significantly during winter dormancy to prevent root rot. Overwatering is a common cause of issues.
Harrisia adscendens is a climbing or sprawling cactus native to Brazil. It features ribbed stems and produces white, fragrant flowers.
At-a-glance light, water, soil, and growing conditions from plant data
Prefers full sun to partial shade.
75% intensity
Bright, indirect light is also acceptable.
Allow soil to dry out between waterings.
25% intensity
Reduce watering in winter.
Well-draining, sandy or gritty soil
50% intensity
Prefers warm temperatures.
75% intensity
Can tolerate cooler temperatures in winter dormancy.
Feed sparingly during the growing season.
25% intensity
Use a diluted, balanced liquid fertilizer.
Safety information from plant toxicity data
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Toxic for humans | No 0/5 intensity |
| Toxic for pets | No 0/5 intensity |
Key traits and growing stats from plant data
Watering, pruning, propagation, and repotting details from plant data
Allow soil to dry out completely between waterings. Water thoroughly, ensuring excess drains away. Reduce watering significantly during winter dormancy to prevent root rot. Overwatering is a common cause of issues.
Prune to shape the plant or remove dead, damaged, or overgrown stems. Use a sharp, sterile knife or pruning shears. Pruning can be done at any time, but is best performed in spring before active growth begins.
Propagate from stem cuttings. Allow cuttings to callus over for a few days before planting in well-draining cactus mix. Rooting typically occurs within a few weeks to months in warm conditions.
Repot every 2-3 years or when the plant outgrows its pot. Use a well-draining cactus or succulent potting mix. Choose a pot that is only slightly larger than the current one.
Repot in spring before the active growing season.
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Monthly activity intensity for bloom and fruit across both hemispheres.
Flowering & fruiting calendar
Flowering & fruiting calendar
Photos of Harrisia Adscendens (Harrisia adscendens)
Common names and botanical synonyms
Botanical classification
| Rank | Name |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Division | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Magnoliopsida |
| Order | Caryophyllales |
| Family | Cactaceae |
| Genus | Harrisia |
| Species | Harrisia adscendens |
Similar in genus Harrisia
Answers based on plant encyclopedia data
