Plant Care Propeller Plant

Propeller Plant

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Propeller Plant has a Fast grower plant personality Fast grower
Propeller Plant has a Survivor plant personality Survivor

About Propeller Plant

Plants in the Crassula genus are amazingly diverse and come in an incredible assortment of sizes and colors. Many of the ones we grow today are native to a small region in South Africa, which makes that diversity even more amazing! They're super low maintenance plants that can handle long periods of drought, so great if you're prone to skipping waters (we won't tell). 🫢 Make sure they get plenty of sunlight and that they're planted in a pot with a drainage hole and they'll be happy as can be!

Taxonomy

Crassula perfoliata var. falcata
Crassula
Crassulaceae
Saxifragales

Also known as

Airplane Plant and falcata

How to care for Propeller Plant

💦 Water

How often to water your Propeller Plant

Water needs for Propeller Plant
0.5 cups
every 12

Propeller Plant 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.

Calculate water needs of Propeller Plant

Water 0.5 cups every
12

Does your plant get direct sunlight?

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5"
☀️ Light

Finding light for Propeller Plant in your home

Light needs and placement for plant Propeller Plant: 1ft from a window
1ft or less from
a window

Propeller Plant love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.

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

Propeller Plant does not tolerate low-light 🚫.

Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Propeller Plant in your home 🏡.

🪴 Nutrients

How to fertilize Propeller Plant

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

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💡 FAQs
💦 Water Needs

Propeller Plant 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.

Propeller Plant Water Frequency →

Propeller Plant Root Rot →


☀️ Sunlight Needs

Propeller Plant 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 🏡.

Propeller Plant Light Requirements →

Propeller Plant Direct Sunlight Needs & Tolerance →


🐶 🐈 👶 Toxicity

Propeller 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.


💨 Humidity

Propeller Plant enjoys lots of humidity. Provide humidity for your plant by watering regularly and thoroughly, since plants absorb most water through their root system rather than their leaves. They may also benefit from being placed next to a humidifier.

Propeller Plant Humidity Needs →


🪴 Soil

Propeller Plant 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!

Best Soil Mix for Propeller Plant →

When and How to Successfully Repot Propeller Plant →


💩 Fertilizer

Propeller Plant 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!

How Much and When to Fertilize Propeller Plant →


❄️ Dormancy

It’s common for Propeller Plant 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

Propeller Plant is native to South Africa.


🌸 Flowers

Propeller Plant produces flowers in the wild, but does not flower when kept as houseplants.

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🌦️ Growing Outdoors

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

Propeller Plant Temperature Tolerance →


🧐 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.


😖 Common Issues

Overwatering is a likely cause of issues with Propeller Plant. These plants are very sensitive to wet soil so if you notice your plant becoming squishy or translucent, overwatering is the likely culprit.

Cut your plant just past where the rot ends and allow it to callus over for a few days before replanting it in fresh, dry soil. Download Greg to make sure your plant never gets overwatered again!


Care Summary for Propeller Plant

Propeller Plant

Propeller Plant


Greg recommends:

Water

0.5 cups every 12 days

Placement

< 1ft 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

Propeller Plant has a Fast grower plant personality Fast grower 4
Propeller Plant has a Survivor plant personality Survivor 3
Propeller Plant has a Large, lush leaves plant personality Large, lush leaves 2
Propeller Plant has a Easy to propagate plant personality Easy to propagate 1
@camryn avatar
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leaf-1 32 Plants
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globe Little Rock, AR
05/05/2021

Very interesting plant, loved using it in this center piece. He lost a leaf in the replanting and was very chill ab it.

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@piper avatar
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leaf-1 57 Plants
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globe Evanston, IL
05/04/2021

I love this little dude so much!! such a fast grower and it’s always very exciting to see a new little leaf poking through. Make sure you plant in a gritty soil as it’s prone to root rot if you overwater it.

Fast grower Fast grower
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