Adromischus Herrei
Taxonomy
Adromischus marianiae
Adromischus
Crassulaceae
Saxifragales

How to care for Adromischus Herrei

How often to water your Adromischus Herrei

every 12
Adromischus Herrei needs 0.5 cups of water every 12 when it doesnāt get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot located in Houston, Texas.
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

Check the growing potential in your area
A plant's growing potential is determined from its location, the time of year, and current local weather.
Houston, Texas
41% Low

Growing Adromischus Herrei in Houston right now
Plant growth potential is currently low š
January 28th, 2023
Sunlight intensity as measured by ānet radiationā in Houston is currently low š.
The availability of high quality sunlight in your home impacts ability for plants to thrive and is key in determiniā¦
Sunlight will increase by 20.8% āļø
January 27th, 2023
Houston is trending towards greater sunlight intensity!
The amount of sunlight in Houston is expected to increase by 20.8% over the next 2 weeks to an average of 10.9 megajoules of energy per m2 pā¦
Daylight will increase by 0.6 hours š
January 28th, 2023
This month, Houston is getting an average of 6.6 hours of clear sky sunlight per day.
Hours of daylight will increase by 6.3% over the next two weeks. Your plants will get 10.8 total hours of daylā¦
Finding light for Adromischus Herrei in your home

a window
Adromischus Herrei love being close to bright, sunny windows š.
Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to ensure it receives enough light to survive during this time of reduced sunlight intensity in Houston, Texas ā .
Adromischus Herrei does not tolerate low-light š«.

How to fertilize Adromischus Herrei

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 itās likely grown enough to need a larger pot anyway.
To replenish this plant's nutrients, repot your Adromischus Herrei after it doubles in size or once a yearāwhichever comes first.

Adromischus Herrei 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.
Sunlight Needs
Adromischus Herrei requires abundant, bright and direct light. Place it less than one foot from a window to ensure it receives enough light to survive šŖ. Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement in your home š”.
Toxicity
Greg does not have confirmed data on this plantās toxicity. If you, a family member, or a pet consumes plant material of unknown toxicity, itās always best to consult a medical professional.
If you or someone else ingested this plant, call Poison Control atĀ US (800) 222-1222.Ā If a pet consumed this plant, contact your veterinarian or the ASPCA atĀ US (888) 426-4435.
Humidity
Adromischus Herrei 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.
Soil
Adromischus Herrei is very sensitive to wet soil, so choose a potting soil that drains very well and doesnāt 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!
Fertilizer
Adromischus Herrei grows very slowly and doesnāt require added fertilizer. Replacing your plantās potting soil once a year should provide them with more than enough nutrition. Remember, plants get their energy from sunlight, not fertilizer!
Dormancy
Itās common for Adromischus Herrei 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
Adromischus Herrei is native to Southern Africa.
Flowers
Adromischus Herrei produces flowers in the wild, but does not flower when kept as houseplants.
Care Summary for Adromischus Herrei
Adromischus Herrei
Greg recommends:

0.5 cups every 12 days

< 1ft from a window

Repot after 2x growth
Based on your location in Houston, Texas, the 4ā pot your plant is in, and that it doesnāt get direct sunlight.
