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gold shower

Also known as

gold shower, shower-of-gold, slender goldshower and thryallis

Taxonomy

Scientific name

Galphimia gracilis

Genus

Galphimia

Family

Malpighiaceae

Order

Malpighiales

How to care for gold shower

💦 Water

How often to water your gold shower

gold shower 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 gold shower in your home

gold shower love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.

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

gold shower does not tolerate low-light 🚫.

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

🪴 Nutrients

How to fertilize gold shower

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

💡 FAQs

⭐ Difficulty Level

gold shower is generally considered an easy-to-care-for plant and makes a great choice for beginners!

Benefits of Growing gold shower →

Common gold shower Problems →

💦 Water Needs

gold shower 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.

gold shower Water Frequency →

gold shower Root Rot →

☀️ Sunlight Needs

gold shower 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 🏡.

gold shower Light Requirements →

gold shower Direct Sunlight Needs & Tolerance →

🐶 🐈 👶 Toxicity

gold shower 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.

⬆️ ⬇️ Growth Pattern

gold shower will branch off as it grows. To encourage branching, pinch off the newest growth at the tip and the stem will branch off into two.

How and When to Prune gold shower →

🌦️ Growing Outdoors

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

gold shower Temperature Tolerance →

🍂 Yellow Leaves

Yellow leaves aren’t always a reason to panic, and can be a normal part of a plant’s life cycle. Unless brand new leaves are turning yellow or all the leaves change color at once, it’s likely just your plant shedding old leaves.

Overwatering and root rot are the most likely cause of problems in gold shower, since they are sensitive to wet soil. The leaves may also appear to be curling or drooping. Less often, yellow leaves are caused by underwatering, nutrient deficiencies, or pests.

Replace soggy soil with fresh, dry soil and download Greg to make sure your plant never gets overwatered again!

🧐 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.