Plant Care Candle Plant

Candle Plant

4.8 out of 5 (4 experiences)

Candle Plant has a Fast grower plant personality Fast grower
Candle Plant has a Easy to propagate plant personality Easy to propagate

Also known as

Curio articulatus and Kleinia articulata

Taxonomy

Baculellum articulatum
Baculellum
Asteraceae
Asterales

How to care for Candle Plant

💦 Water

How often to water your Candle Plant

Water needs for Candle Plant
0.5 cups
every 9

Candle Plant 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.

Calculate water needs of Candle Plant

Water 0.5 cups every
9

Does your plant get direct sunlight?

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5"
☀️ Light

Finding light for Candle Plant in your home

Light needs and placement for plant Candle Plant: 3ft from a window
3ft or less from
a window

Candle Plant 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 Candle Plant in your home 🏡.

🪴 Nutrients

How to fertilize Candle Plant

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

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💡 FAQs
💦 Water Needs

Candle Plant 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.

Candle Plant Water Frequency →

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🐶 🐈 👶 Toxicity

Candle Plant 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.

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🌦️ Growing Outdoors

USDA Hardiness Zone
Candle Plant can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 9a-11b. Find your local hardiness zone here.

Candle Plant Temperature Tolerance →


🌱 Propagation

Candle Plant can be propagated by the stem method. To propagate:

  • Make a cut just above the node. The node is the break in the stem where the leaf emerges.
  • To get the cutting to root, you can either:
    • Place the cutting in water until roots emerge and are ~2” long and then transplant into well-draining soil, or
    • Place the cutting directly into well-draining soil and water when dry.

How to Propagate Candle Plant →


🧐 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.


Care Summary for Candle Plant

Candle Plant

Candle Plant


Greg recommends:

Water

0.5 cups every 9 days

Placement

< 3ft 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

Candle Plant has a Fast grower plant personality Fast grower 2
Candle Plant has a Easy to propagate plant personality Easy to propagate 2
Candle Plant has a Blooms easily plant personality Blooms easily 2
Candle Plant has a Survivor plant personality Survivor 2
Candle Plant has a Large, lush leaves plant personality Large, lush leaves 1
@JferLuvsConifers avatar
@@JferLuvsConifers
leaf-1 70 Plants
xp 14,723 XP
globe Greensboro, NC
08/08/2021

It’s fun to watch all the growth on this easy to care for plant.

Fast grower Fast grower
Easy to propagate Easy to propagate
Blooms easily Blooms easily
@Risaree1957 avatar
@@Risaree1957
leaf-1 66 Plants
xp 4,188 XP
globe Tualatin, OR
05/10/2021

This plant has unique shaped leaves. They are shaped like an arrow. It has a velvety texture and seems to handle a slightly dry soil. It’s growing quickly

Fast grower Fast grower
Survivor Survivor
Large, lush leaves Large, lush leaves

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