Springbok Mesemb
Taxonomy
Mesembryanthemum springbokense
Mesembryanthemum
Aizoaceae
Caryophyllales
How to care for Springbok Mesemb
How often to water your Springbok Mesemb
every 12
Springbok Mesemb 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
Finding light for Springbok Mesemb in your home
a window
Springbok Mesemb love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.
Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.
Springbok Mesemb does not tolerate low-light 🚫.
Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Springbok Mesemb in your home 🏡.
How to fertilize Springbok Mesemb
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 Springbok Mesemb after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.
Care Summary for Springbok Mesemb
Springbok Mesemb
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.