How much humidity does Calico Hearts like?

Calico Hearts 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 Calico Hearts?

Calico Hearts 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 Calico Hearts?

Calico Hearts 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 Calico Hearts go dormant?

It’s common for Calico Hearts 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 Calico Hearts native to?

Calico Hearts is native to Southern Africa to the Middle East .

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Q: How often should I water my Calico Hearts?

Calico Hearts 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.

Q: How much sunlight does my Calico Hearts need?

Calico Hearts 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 🏡.

Taxonomy

Scientific name

Cotyledon maculata

Genus

Cotyledon

Family

Crassulaceae

Order

Saxifragales

How to care for Calico Hearts

Water

How often to water your Calico Hearts

Calico Hearts needs 0.5 cups of water every 12 when it doesn’t get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

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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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.

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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Growing Calico Hearts in Philadelphia right now

Plant growth potential is currently low 📉

January 29th, 2023

Sunlight intensity as measured by “net radiation” in Philadelphia is currently low 📉.

The availability of high quality sunlight in your home impacts ability for plants to thrive and is key in dete…

Sunlight will increase by 33.4% ☀️

January 26th, 2023

Philadelphia is trending towards greater sunlight intensity!

The amount of sunlight in Philadelphia is expected to increase by 33.4% over the next 2 weeks to an average of 8.8 megajoules of energy…

Daylight will increase by 0.8 hours 📈

January 23rd, 2023

This month, Philadelphia is getting an average of 6.5 hours of clear sky sunlight per day.

Hours of daylight will increase by 8.9% over the next two weeks. Your plants will get 10.1 total hours of…

Light needs and placement for plant Calico Hearts: 1ft from a window

Calico Hearts love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.

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 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania ⛅.

Calico Hearts does not tolerate low-light 🚫.

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