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Selenicereus costaricensis Care Guide
Care guide for Selenicereus costaricensis: light, watering, humidity, soil and temperature, based on the species' botanical profile.
📷 Andrea Gantzer · CC BY 4.0 · GBIF/iNaturalist
Care at a glance
LightPlenty of light; some direct sun is tolerated.
WaterWater roughly every 10 days, let the top 2-3 cm of soil dry out between waterings.
HumidityModerate to high humidity (50-70%).
TemperatureMild: 15-27 °C; tolerates a drier season.
SoilWell-draining mix, slightly acidic to neutral pH (5.5-6.5).
Growthmoderate growth. Mature height ~1.5 m (5.0 ft).
Origin
Native to: Colombia, Costa Rica, Nicaragua, Panamá, Peru.
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