How much humidity does Cape Province Pygmyweed like?

Cape Province Pygmyweed 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 Cape Province Pygmyweed?

Cape Province Pygmyweed 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 Cape Province Pygmyweed?

Cape Province Pygmyweed 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 Cape Province Pygmyweed go dormant?

It’s common for Cape Province Pygmyweed 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 Cape Province Pygmyweed native to?

Cape Province Pygmyweed is native to South Africa .

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Q: How often should I water my Cape Province Pygmyweed?

Cape Province Pygmyweed 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 Cape Province Pygmyweed need?

Cape Province Pygmyweed 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 🏡.

About Cape Province Pygmyweed

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

Scientific name

Crassula multicava

Genus

Crassula

Family

Crassulaceae

Order

Saxifragales

Also known as

Fairy Crassula

How to care for Cape Province Pygmyweed

Water

How often to water your Cape Province Pygmyweed

Cape Province Pygmyweed needs 0.5 cups of water every 12 when it doesn’t get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot located in Madison, Wisconsin.

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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Light

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.

Madison, Wisconsin

26% Very Low

Growing Cape Province Pygmyweed in Madison right now

Plant growth potential is currently very low 📉

February 6th, 2023

Sunlight intensity as measured by “net radiation” in Madison is currently very 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 47.7% ☀️

February 2nd, 2023

Madison is trending towards greater sunlight intensity!

The amount of sunlight in Madison is expected to increase by 47.7% over the next 2 weeks to an average of 8.0 megajoules of energy per m² pe…

Daylight will increase by 1.3 hours 📈

February 1st, 2023

This month, Madison is getting an average of 5.5 hours of clear sky sunlight per day.

Hours of daylight will increase by 13.8% over the next two weeks. Your plants will get 10.3 total hours of day…

Light needs and placement for plant Cape Province Pygmyweed: 1ft from a window

Cape Province Pygmyweed 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 Madison, Wisconsin ⛅.

Cape Province Pygmyweed does not tolerate low-light 🚫.

Nutrients

How to fertilize Cape Province Pygmyweed

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

When to repot Cape Province Pygmyweed

Is this a good time of year to repot? No ⏳

February 2nd, 2023

The growing potential in Madison is low 📉.

Repotting in late fall or winter when the day lengths are shorter can be very stressful for a plant and cause it to go into shock.

It's best to repot…