Fire Wonder Delosperma

Taxonomy

Scientific name

Delosperma 'Fire Wonder'

Genus

Delosperma

Family

Aizoaceae

Order

Caryophyllales

How to care for Fire Wonder Delosperma

💦 Water

How often to water your Fire Wonder Delosperma

Fire Wonder Delosperma 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.

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☀️ Light

Finding light for Fire Wonder Delosperma in your home

Fire Wonder Delosperma love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.

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

Fire Wonder Delosperma does not tolerate low-light 🚫.

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

🪴 Nutrients

How to fertilize Fire Wonder Delosperma

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

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💡 FAQs

💦 Water Needs

Fire Wonder Delosperma 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.

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☀️ Sunlight Needs

Fire Wonder Delosperma 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 🏡.

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🐶 🐈 👶 Toxicity

Fire Wonder Delosperma 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

Fire Wonder Delosperma 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.

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🪴 Soil

Fire Wonder Delosperma 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!

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💩 Fertilizer

Fire Wonder Delosperma is a fast growing plant and may deplete the nutrients in its soil over time. Replenish them with a gentle organic fertilizer or compost every 1-2 months depending on your location and season. Fertilize more often during the growing season and in warmer and brighter climates.

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🌎 Native Region

Fire Wonder Delosperma is native to Southern Africa.

🌦️ Growing Outdoors

USDA Hardiness Zone
Fire Wonder Delosperma can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 5a-9b. Find your local hardiness zone here.

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🧐 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.

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😖 Common Issues

Overwatering is a likely cause of issues with Fire Wonder Delosperma. 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!