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Also known as
Astridia blanda
Taxonomy
Astridia velutina
Astridia
Aizoaceae
Caryophyllales

How to care for Astridia velutina
How often to water your Astridia velutina

every 12
Astridia velutina 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
Finding light for Astridia velutina in your home

a window
Astridia velutina love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.
Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.
Astridia velutina does not tolerate low-light 🚫.
Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Astridia velutina in your home 🏡.
How to fertilize Astridia velutina

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 Astridia velutina after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.
Care Summary for Astridia velutina
Astridia velutina
Greg recommends:

0.5 cups every 12 days

< 1ft from a window

Repot after 2x growth
Based on the 4” pot your plant is in, and that it doesn’t get direct sunlight.
