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4.5 out of 5 (235 experiences)


About Ghost Plant
Ghost Plant is a super popular houseplant šæ that is isnāt challenging to grow and needs very little water to thrive. They do best in long-lasting, direct light āļø and should be less than 1 foot from a window.
Plant parents describe this plant as being a survivor and a fast grower with a whopping 5415 being grown with Greg around the world. Check out the reviews below for more details!š
Ghost Plant likes soil that is extremely well-draining. Your plant shouldn't need added fertilizers if you repot each time it doubles in size.
ā ļø Ghost Plant is not safe to consume. If you, a family member, or a pet has ingested any amount of plant material contact Poison Control, US (800) 222-1222, or your veterinarian. If you have children, cats, or dogs in the home, we suggest keeping this plant out of reach.
Taxonomy
Graptopetalum paraguayense
Graptopetalum
Crassulaceae
Saxifragales
Also known as
Mother-of-Pearl Plant and Leatherpetal

How to care for Ghost Plant

How often to water your Ghost Plant

every 12
Ghost Plant needs 0.5 cups of water every 12 when it doesnāt get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot located in Indianapolis, Indiana.
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.
Indianapolis, Indiana
78% High

Growing Ghost Plant in Indianapolis right now
Plant growth potential is currently very high š
May 23rd, 2022
Sunlight intensity as measured by ānet radiationā in Indianapolis is currently very high š. The plant growth potential in your area is currently at its peak! šæ
The availability of high quality sunā¦
Sunlight will increase by 15.5% āļø
May 23rd, 2022
Indianapolis is trending towards greater sunlight intensity!
The amount of sunlight in Indianapolis is expected to increase by 15.5% over the next 2 weeks to an average of 19.5 megajoules of energā¦
Daylight will increase by 1.3 hours š
May 23rd, 2022
This month, Indianapolis is getting an average of 9.6 hours of clear sky sunlight per day.
Hours of daylight will increase by 10% over the next two weeks. Your plants will get 14.7 total hours of ā¦
Finding light for Ghost Plant in your home

a window
Ghost Plant love being close to bright, sunny windows š.
Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth during this time of higher sunlight intensity in Indianapolis, Indiana āļø.
This is a great time to watch your Ghost Plant thrive šæ!

How to fertilize Ghost Plant

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 itās likely grown enough to need a larger pot anyway.
To replenish this plant's nutrients, repot your Ghost Plant after it doubles in size or once a yearāwhichever comes first.

Ghost Plant is generally easy to care for, though some plant parents report facing challenges with growing it. Check out the reviews down below to read more about their experiences!
Water Needs
Ghost Plant 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
Ghost Plant requires abundant, bright and direct light. Place it less than one foot from a window to ensure it receives enough light to survive šŖ. Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement in your home š”.
Toxicity
Ghost Plant is not safe to consume. If you, a family member, or a pet has ingested any amount of plant material contact Poison Control, US (800) 222-1222, or your veterinarian. If you have children, cats, or dogs in the home, we suggest keeping this plant out of reach.
Humidity
Ghost Plant 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.
Soil
Ghost Plant is very sensitive to wet soil, so choose a potting soil that drains very well and doesnāt 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!
Fertilizer
Ghost Plant grows very slowly and doesnāt require added fertilizer. Replacing your plantās potting soil once a year should provide them with more than enough nutrition. Remember, plants get their energy from sunlight, not fertilizer!
Dormancy
Itās common for Ghost Plant to go dormant in the summertime and you may notice their growth slow down. Waterings should be spaced out more during this time.
Native Region
Ghost Plant is native to Mexico and Arizona.
Flowers
Yes, you may see your Ghost Plant bloom with the right amount of sunlight and water.
Growth Pattern
Ghost Plant grows in a rosette pattern, with leaves neatly arranged in a circle. New growth will emerge from the center.
Growing Outdoors
USDA Hardiness Zone
Ghost Plant can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 7b-12b. Find your local hardiness zone here.
Propagation
Ghost Plant can be propagated by the stem method. To propagate:
- Make a cut just above the node. The node is the break in the stem where the leaf emerges.
- To get the cutting to root, you can either:
- Place the cutting in water until roots emerge and are ~2ā long and then transplant into well-draining soil, or
- Place the cutting directly into well-draining soil and water when dry.
Common Issues
Overwatering is a likely cause of issues with Ghost Plant. 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!
Care Summary for Ghost Plant
Ghost Plant
Greg recommends:

0.5 cups every 12 days

< 1ft from a window

Repot after 2x growth
Based on your location in Indianapolis, Indiana, the 4ā pot your plant is in, and that it doesnāt get direct sunlight.

What other plant parents say













Goodness, I bought Huginn and Muninn quite a few years ago, originally for a school project. After that, they sat on my porch for over two years, no intervention. They survived strictly off of the rainfall my area got. Not a pretty sight, but a surviving one. I decided to repot them and take them inside. Iāve had them inside for about half a year and theyāre recovering to the beauty they once held, slowly but surely.
If you donāt trust your capabilities of keeping plants alive, I suggest ghost plants, mine have been crazy hardy, they are definitely survivors.


