Hylotelephium 'Pool Party'

Taxonomy

Scientific name

Hylotelephium spectabile 'Pool Party'

Genus

Hylotelephium

Family

Crassulaceae

Order

Saxifragales

How to care for Hylotelephium 'Pool Party'

💦 Water

How often to water your Hylotelephium 'Pool Party'

Hylotelephium 'Pool Party' 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.

Water 0.5 cups every
12

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☀️ Light

Finding light for Hylotelephium 'Pool Party' in your home

Hylotelephium 'Pool Party' love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.

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

Hylotelephium 'Pool Party' does not tolerate low-light 🚫.

Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Hylotelephium 'Pool Party' in your home 🏡.

🪴 Nutrients

How to fertilize Hylotelephium 'Pool Party'

Nutrient, fertilizer, and repotting needs for Hylotelephium 'Pool Party': 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 Hylotelephium 'Pool Party' after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.

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💡 FAQs

💦 Water Needs

Hylotelephium 'Pool Party' 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

Hylotelephium 'Pool Party' 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

Hylotelephium 'Pool Party' 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

Hylotelephium 'Pool Party' 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

Hylotelephium 'Pool Party' 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!

💩 Fertilizer

Hylotelephium 'Pool Party' 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!

🌎 Native Region

Hylotelephium 'Pool Party' is native to Asia, Europe, and North America.

🌦️ Growing Outdoors

USDA Hardiness Zone
Hylotelephium 'Pool Party' can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 3a-9b. Find your local hardiness zone here.

🧐 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 Hylotelephium 'Pool Party'. 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!