Plant Care Pachyphytum fittkaui

Pachyphytum fittkaui

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Pachyphytum fittkaui has a Fast grower plant personality Fast grower
Pachyphytum fittkaui has a Survivor plant personality Survivor

Taxonomy

Pachyphytum fittkaui
Pachyphytum
Crassulaceae
Saxifragales

How to care for Pachyphytum fittkaui

💦 Water

How often to water your Pachyphytum fittkaui

Water needs for Pachyphytum fittkaui
0.5 cups
every 12

Pachyphytum fittkaui needs 0.5 cups of water every 12 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.

Calculate water needs of Pachyphytum fittkaui

Water 0.5 cups every
12

Does your plant get direct sunlight?

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5"
☀️ Light

Finding light for Pachyphytum fittkaui in your home

Light needs and placement for plant Pachyphytum fittkaui: 1ft from a window
1ft or less from
a window

Pachyphytum fittkaui love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.

Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.

Pachyphytum fittkaui does not tolerate low-light 🚫.

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

🪴 Nutrients

How to fertilize Pachyphytum fittkaui

Nutrient, fertilizer, and repotting needs for Pachyphytum fittkaui: 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 Pachyphytum fittkaui after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.

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💡 FAQs
💦 Water Needs

Pachyphytum fittkaui thrives in dry soil and should be watered sparingly. Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.

Pachyphytum fittkaui Water Frequency →

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☀️ Sunlight Needs

Pachyphytum fittkaui requires abundant, bright and direct light. Place it less than one foot from a window to ensure it receives enough light to survive 💪. Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement in your home 🏡.

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🐶 🐈 👶 Toxicity

Pachyphytum fittkaui 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.


💨 Humidity

Pachyphytum fittkaui prefers dry environments. Providing extra humidity or misting your plant allows water to linger on leaves, which can create the perfect environment for harmful types of fungi.

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🪴 Soil

Pachyphytum fittkaui is very sensitive to wet soil, so choose a potting soil that drains very well and doesn’t retain too much moisture. A good soil will have lots of perlite or vermiculite for drainage and some organic matter for nutrition. A few handfuls of perlite added to regular store-bought cactus soil will do the trick!

Best Soil Mix for Pachyphytum fittkaui →

When and How to Successfully Repot Pachyphytum fittkaui →


💩 Fertilizer

Pachyphytum fittkaui grows very slowly and doesn’t require added fertilizer. Replacing your plant’s potting soil once a year should provide them with more than enough nutrition. Remember, plants get their energy from sunlight, not fertilizer!

How Much and When to Fertilize Pachyphytum fittkaui →


❄️ Dormancy

It’s common for Pachyphytum fittkaui to go dormant in the summertime and you may notice their growth slow down. Waterings should be spaced out more during this time.


🌎 Native Region

Pachyphytum fittkaui is native to Mexico.


🌦️ Growing Outdoors

USDA Hardiness Zone
Pachyphytum fittkaui can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 9a-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.


😖 Common Issues

Overwatering is a likely cause of issues with Pachyphytum fittkaui. These plants are very sensitive to wet soil so if you notice your plant becoming squishy or translucent, overwatering is the likely culprit.

Cut your plant just past where the rot ends and allow it to callus over for a few days before replanting it in fresh, dry soil. Download Greg to make sure your plant never gets overwatered again!


Care Summary for Pachyphytum fittkaui

Pachyphytum fittkaui

Pachyphytum fittkaui


Greg recommends:

Water

0.5 cups every 12 days

Placement

< 1ft from a window

Nutrients

Repot after 2x growth

Based on the 4” pot your plant is in, and that it doesn’t get direct sunlight.

What other plant parents say

Pachyphytum fittkaui has a Fast grower plant personality Fast grower 2
Pachyphytum fittkaui has a Survivor plant personality Survivor 2
Pachyphytum fittkaui has a Easy to propagate plant personality Easy to propagate 1
@perin avatar
@@perin
leaf-1 20 Plants
xp 2,034 XP
globe New York
11/12/2021

the fattest and phattest plant

Fast grower Fast grower
Survivor Survivor
@Alisnol avatar
@@Alisnol
leaf-1 15 Plants
xp 1,879 XP
05/16/2021

It only needs watering when the leaves are feeling squishy or not as hard as usual. Also don’t touch the plant with your bare hands because it bruises easily. They’re really pretty tho

Survivor Survivor
Easy to propagate Easy to propagate
Fast grower Fast grower

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