Plant Care Graptoveria 'Silver Star'

Graptoveria 'Silver Star'

Taxonomy

Graptoveria 'Silver Star'
Graptoveria
Crassulaceae
Saxifragales

How to care for Graptoveria 'Silver Star'

💦 Water

How often to water your Graptoveria 'Silver Star'

Water needs for Graptoveria 'Silver Star'
0.5 cups
every 12

Graptoveria 'Silver Star' 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.

Calculate water needs of Graptoveria 'Silver Star'

Water 0.5 cups every
12

Does your plant get direct sunlight?

Select the pot size

5"
☀️ Light

Finding light for Graptoveria 'Silver Star' in your home

Light needs and placement for plant Graptoveria 'Silver Star': 1ft from a window
1ft or less from
a window

Graptoveria 'Silver Star' love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.

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

Graptoveria 'Silver Star' does not tolerate low-light 🚫.

Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Graptoveria 'Silver Star' in your home 🏡.

🪴 Nutrients

How to fertilize Graptoveria 'Silver Star'

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

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💡 FAQs
⭐ Difficulty Level
💦 Water Needs

Graptoveria 'Silver Star' 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

Graptoveria 'Silver Star' 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

Graptoveria 'Silver Star' 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

Graptoveria 'Silver Star' 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.

Graptoveria 'Silver Star' Humidity Needs →


🪴 Soil

Graptoveria 'Silver Star' 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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When and How to Successfully Repot Graptoveria 'Silver Star' →

What Are Healthy Graptoveria 'Silver Star' Roots →


💩 Fertilizer

Graptoveria 'Silver Star' 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!

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❄️ Dormancy

It’s common for Graptoveria 'Silver Star' 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

Graptoveria 'Silver Star' is native to Not naturally occurring.


🌸 Flowers
⬆️ ⬇️ Growth Pattern

Graptoveria 'Silver Star' grows in a rosette pattern, with leaves neatly arranged in a circle. New growth will emerge from the center.

Graptoveria 'Silver Star' Lifecycle →

Graptoveria 'Silver Star' Size Guide →

How and When to Prune Graptoveria 'Silver Star' →


🌦️ Growing Outdoors
🧐 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.


😖 Common Issues

Overwatering is a likely cause of issues with Graptoveria 'Silver Star'. 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 Graptoveria 'Silver Star'

Graptoveria 'Silver Star'

Graptoveria 'Silver Star'


Greg recommends:

Water

0.5 cups every 12 days

Placement

< 1ft from a window

Nutrients

Repot after 2x growth

Based on the 4” pot your plant is in, and that it doesn’t get direct sunlight.

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