Powder Puff Plant Care: Water, Light, Nutrients

Powder Puff

Taxonomy

Scientific name

Pachyveria exotica

Genus

Pachyveria

Family

Crassulaceae

Order

Saxifragales

How to care for Powder Puff

💦 Water

How often to water your Powder Puff

Powder Puff 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 Powder Puff in your home

Powder Puff love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.

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

Powder Puff does not tolerate low-light 🚫.

Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Powder Puff in your home 🏡.

🪴 Nutrients

How to fertilize Powder Puff

Nutrient, fertilizer, and repotting needs for Powder Puff: 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 Powder Puff after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.

The cutest little babies EVER! 🥹 they’re starting to get in their growing period now, so they’re looking so beautiful! They’re a year and few months old. They only make big growths for a short amount of time during the fall/winter, so they’ve stayed so small all this time, but gosh they are ADORABLE. #Pachyveria’Royal Flush’ #HappyPlants #PlantsMakePeopleHappy #PlantAddict #NewGrowth #PropagationStation #SucculentLove #PlantTherapy #GrowLights #SucculentSquad #Propagation

💡 FAQs

💦 Water Needs

Powder Puff 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

Powder Puff 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.

🧐 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.