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Jewels of Opar

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Survivor

Also known as

Fameflower, Jewels-of-opar and Pink baby's-breath

Taxonomy

Scientific name

Talinum paniculatum

Genus

Talinum

Family

Talinaceae

Order

Caryophyllales

How to care for Jewels of Opar

💦 Water

How often to water your Jewels of Opar

Jewels of Opar needs 0.5 cups of water every 9 when it doesn’t get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot.

Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.

Water 0.5 cups every
9

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☀️ Light

Finding light for Jewels of Opar in your home

Jewels of Opar may have difficulty thriving, and will drop leaves 🍃, without ample sunlight.

Place it less than 3 feet from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.

Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Jewels of Opar in your home 🏡.

🪴 Nutrients

How to fertilize Jewels of Opar

Nutrient, fertilizer, and repotting needs for Jewels of Opar: repot after 2X growth

Most potting soils come with ample nutrients which plants use to produce new growth.

By the time your plant has depleted the nutrients in its soil it’s likely grown enough to need a larger pot anyway.

To replenish this plant's nutrients, repot your Jewels of Opar after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.

💡 FAQs

💦 Water Needs

Jewels of Opar prefers for the soil to dry out between waterings and should be watered regularly. Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.

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☀️ Sunlight Needs

Jewels of Opar may have difficulty thriving and will drop leaves 🍃 without ample sunlight. Place it less than 3 feet from a window to maximize the potential for growth. Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement in your home 🏡.

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🐶 🐈 👶 Toxicity

Jewels of Opar is not known to cause harm to humans or pets. Regardless, if you, a family member, a cat, or dog has ingested any plant material, please consult a doctor or a veterinarian.

⬆️ ⬇️ Growth Pattern

Jewels of Opar grows vertically and new growth will emerge from the top of the plant.

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🌦️ Growing Outdoors

USDA Hardiness Zone
Jewels of Opar can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 8a-11b. Find your local hardiness zone here.

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🧐 Troubleshooting

When troubleshooting a sad-looking houseplant, start by checking for signs of distress in its leaves, such as yellowing, browning, or drooping, which can indicate overwatering or nutrient deficiencies.

Inspect the soil moisture; too dry or too wet soil can cause problems.

Ensure the plant is getting the right amount of light, as too much or too little can stress it.

Finally, consider environmental factors like temperature and humidity, and adjust care routines accordingly to revive your plant.