Candlelight

Taxonomy

Scientific name

Curio articulatus 'Candlelight'

Genus

Curio

Family

Asteraceae

Order

Asterales

How to care for Candlelight

💦 Water

How often to water your Candlelight

Candlelight 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.

Water 0.5 cups every
9

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☀️ Light

Finding light for Candlelight in your home

Candlelight love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.

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

Candlelight does not tolerate low-light 🚫.

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

🪴 Nutrients

How to fertilize Candlelight

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

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💡 FAQs

💦 Water Needs

Candlelight 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.

Candlelight Water Frequency →

Candlelight Root Rot →

☀️ Sunlight Needs

Candlelight 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 🏡.

Candlelight Light Requirements →

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🐶 🐈 👶 Toxicity

Candlelight 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

Candlelight 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.

Candlelight Humidity Needs →

🪴 Soil

Candlelight 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 Candlelight →

Best Pots for Candlelight →

When and How to Successfully Repot Candlelight →

What Are Healthy Candlelight Roots →

💩 Fertilizer

Candlelight 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 Candlelight →

❄️ Dormancy

It’s common for Candlelight to go dormant in the wintertime and you may notice their growth slow down. Waterings should be spaced out more during this time.

🌎 Native Region

Candlelight is native to Southwestern Africa.

🌦️ Growing Outdoors

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

Candlelight Temperature Tolerance →

Candlelight Hardiness Zones →

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Winter Care for Candlelight →

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Is Candlelight a Weed? →

🧐 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.