How much sunlight does my Adromischus filicaulis subsp. marlothii need?

Adromischus filicaulis subsp. marlothii 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 🏡.

How much humidity does Adromischus filicaulis subsp. marlothii like?

Adromischus filicaulis subsp. marlothii 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.

What type of soil should I use for my Adromischus filicaulis subsp. marlothii?

Adromischus filicaulis subsp. marlothii 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!

Should I fertilize my Adromischus filicaulis subsp. marlothii?

Adromischus filicaulis subsp. marlothii 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!

Does Adromischus filicaulis subsp. marlothii go dormant?

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

Which region is Adromischus filicaulis subsp. marlothii native to?

Adromischus filicaulis subsp. marlothii is native to Southern Africa .

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Q: How often should I water my Adromischus filicaulis subsp. marlothii?

Adromischus filicaulis subsp. marlothii 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.

Taxonomy

Scientific name

Adromischus filicaulis subsp. marlothii

Genus

Adromischus

Family

Crassulaceae

Order

Saxifragales

How to care for Adromischus filicaulis subsp. marlothii

Water

How often to water your Adromischus filicaulis subsp. marlothii

Adromischus filicaulis subsp. marlothii 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.

Water 0.5 cups every
12

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Light

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Finding light for Adromischus filicaulis subsp. marlothii in your home

Light needs and placement for plant Adromischus filicaulis subsp. marlothii: 1ft from a window

Adromischus filicaulis subsp. marlothii love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.

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

Adromischus filicaulis subsp. marlothii does not tolerate low-light 🚫.

Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Adromischus filicaulis subsp. marlothii in your home 🏡.

Nutrients

How to fertilize Adromischus filicaulis subsp. marlothii

Nutrient, fertilizer, and repotting needs for Adromischus filicaulis subsp. marlothii: 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 Adromischus filicaulis subsp. marlothii after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.