How to Care for Plantain-leaved Othonna: Mastering Water, Sunlight & More

Plantain-leaved Othonna

Taxonomy

Scientific name

Othonna plantaginea

Genus

Othonna

Family

Asteraceae

Order

Asterales

How to care for Plantain-leaved Othonna

💦 Water

How often to water your Plantain-leaved Othonna

Plantain-leaved Othonna 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 Plantain-leaved Othonna in your home

Plantain-leaved Othonna love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.

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

Plantain-leaved Othonna does not tolerate low-light 🚫.

Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Plantain-leaved Othonna in your home 🏡.

🪴 Nutrients

How to fertilize Plantain-leaved Othonna

Nutrient, fertilizer, and repotting needs for Plantain-leaved Othonna: 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 Plantain-leaved Othonna after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.

Happy #succulentsaturday ! I got to pot a lot of my plants from my order, last night! I’m so happy with them! They all are healthy & beautiful! 1. Ruby necklace, & a new pot that my grandma got for my birthday. It’s so unique! I want to put something in the other holes, but haven’t quite figured out what yet. 2. My hybrid of some sort, not sure what kind yet. 3. Graptoveria Titubans, this was the only single I ordered, (I ordered three mystery sets) and specifically picked this one because I’ve had my eye on it for a while. I can’t wait till the variegation starts showing! 4. New frog friend I found last night, on my lamp, he watched me plant my succulents 😂🐸 pretty sure he is a tree frog, his eyes are super cool. (This isn’t the same frog I posted about a couple days ago, in my succulent arrangement pot, he moved out sadly after two days lol). 5. My boyfriend took me out to a couple plant shops today since he worked on my birthday, and got me a wishlist plant I’ve been looking for. A Moonshine Sansevieria! It also was a great deal since I got it for 10$! It’s a good size & healthy. 🪴 #HappyPlants #PlantsMakePeopleHappy #PlantAddict #SucculentLove #SucculentSquad #Succulents #Succulent #SuccerForSucculents #SnakePlant #SnakePlantSquad #Sansevieria #repotting #Graptoveria #FrogsOfGreg #PlantLove #PlantHaul

What’s wrong with my Ruby Necklace plant ? My string of rubies recently started yellowing leaves, and some of the yellow ones look wrinkly, as if they need water. However I water every two weeks or so, (since they are a string succulent), and I only bottom water. We have been having less sun recently but it still getting sunlight. It was very healthy and happy until recently. I don’t think it’s overwatering, because I don’t water it often. I haven’t checked the roots for rot, because well.. we all know that repotting strings, can be a daunting task. I haven’t changed the pot/dirt since I got it, but I know I probably should since it’s from Home Depot. My strings never last in the dirt that it comes potted in. #SucculentSquad #Succulents #help #Greggers #PlantsMakePeopleHappy #PlantAddict #SucculentLove

💡 FAQs

💦 Water Needs

Plantain-leaved Othonna 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

Plantain-leaved Othonna 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

Greg does not have confirmed data on this plant’s toxicity. If you, a family member, or a pet consumes plant material of unknown toxicity, it’s always best to consult a medical professional.

If you or someone else ingested this plant, call Poison Control at US (800) 222-1222. If a pet consumed this plant, contact your veterinarian or the ASPCA at US (888) 426-4435.

🌦️ Growing Outdoors

USDA Hardiness Zone
Plantain-leaved Othonna can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 9a-11b. 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 Plantain-leaved Othonna. 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!