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Canary Islands Candle Plant

Also known as

Mountain Grass

Taxonomy

Scientific name

Kleinia neriifolia

Genus

Kleinia

Family

Asteraceae

Order

Asterales

How to care for Canary Islands Candle Plant

💦 Water

How often to water your Canary Islands Candle Plant

Canary Islands Candle Plant 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 Canary Islands Candle Plant in your home

Canary Islands Candle Plant love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.

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

Canary Islands Candle Plant does not tolerate low-light 🚫.

Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Canary Islands Candle Plant in your home 🏡.

🪴 Nutrients

How to fertilize Canary Islands Candle Plant

Nutrient, fertilizer, and repotting needs for Canary Islands Candle Plant: 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 Canary Islands Candle Plant after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.

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💡 FAQs

💦 Water Needs

Canary Islands Candle Plant 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.

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☀️ Sunlight Needs

Canary Islands Candle Plant 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

Canary Islands Candle Plant 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.

🌦️ Growing Outdoors

USDA Hardiness Zone
Canary Islands Candle Plant can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 9a-11b. Find your local hardiness zone here.

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🧐 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.