Dinteranthus microspermus puberulus
Also known as
Living Stone
Taxonomy
Dinteranthus microspermus x puberulus
Dinteranthus
Aizoaceae
Caryophyllales

How to care for Dinteranthus microspermus puberulus

How often to water your Dinteranthus microspermus puberulus

every 12
Dinteranthus microspermus puberulus needs 0.5 cups of water every 12 when it doesn’t get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot located in Chicago, Illinois.
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

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.
Chicago, Illinois
25% Very Low

Growing Dinteranthus microspermus puberulus in Chicago right now
Plant growth potential is currently low 📉
January 31st, 2023
Sunlight intensity as measured by “net radiation” in Chicago is currently low 📉.
The availability of high quality sunlight in your home impacts ability for plants to thrive and is key in determini…
Sunlight will increase by 40.3% ☀️
January 29th, 2023
Chicago is trending towards greater sunlight intensity!
The amount of sunlight in Chicago is expected to increase by 40.3% over the next 2 weeks to an average of 7.8 megajoules of energy per m2 pe…
Daylight will increase by 1.1 hours 📈
January 31st, 2023
This month, Chicago is getting an average of 5.4 hours of clear sky sunlight per day.
Hours of daylight will increase by 12.4% over the next two weeks. Your plants will get 10.3 total hours of day…
Finding light for Dinteranthus microspermus puberulus in your home

a window
Dinteranthus microspermus puberulus 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 Chicago, Illinois ⛅.
Dinteranthus microspermus puberulus does not tolerate low-light 🚫.

How to fertilize Dinteranthus microspermus puberulus

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 Dinteranthus microspermus puberulus after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.

Dinteranthus microspermus puberulus 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.
Sunlight Needs
Dinteranthus microspermus puberulus 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 🏡.
Toxicity
Greg does not have confirmed data on this plant’s toxicity. If you, a family member, or a pet consumes plant material of unknown toxicity, it’s always best to consult a medical professional.
If you or someone else ingested this plant, call Poison Control at US (800) 222-1222. If a pet consumed this plant, contact your veterinarian or the ASPCA at US (888) 426-4435.
Care Summary for Dinteranthus microspermus puberulus
Dinteranthus microspermus puberulus
Greg recommends:

0.5 cups every 12 days

< 1ft from a window

Repot after 2x growth
Based on your location in Chicago, Illinois, the 4” pot your plant is in, and that it doesn’t get direct sunlight.
