Plant Care Slipper Plant

Slipper Plant

Taxonomy

Pedilanthus itzaeus
Pedilanthus
Euphorbiaceae
Malpighiales

How to care for Slipper Plant

💦 Water

How often to water your Slipper Plant

Water needs for Slipper Plant
0.5 cups
every 9

Slipper 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

Does your plant get direct sunlight?

Select the pot size

5"
☀️ Light

Finding light for Slipper Plant in your home

Light needs and placement for plant Slipper Plant: 1ft from a window
1ft or less from
a window

Slipper Plant love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.

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

Slipper Plant does not tolerate low-light 🚫.

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

🪴 Nutrients

How to fertilize Slipper Plant

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

💡 FAQs
💦 Water Needs

Slipper 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.


☀️ Sunlight Needs

Slipper 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 🏡.


🐶 🐈 👶 Toxicity

Slipper Plant is not safe to consume. If you, a family member, or a pet has ingested any amount of plant material contact Poison Control, US (800) 222-1222, or your veterinarian. If you have children, cats, or dogs in the home, we suggest keeping this plant out of reach.


🌦️ Growing Outdoors

USDA Hardiness Zone
Slipper Plant can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 10a-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.


Care Summary for Slipper Plant

Slipper Plant


Greg recommends:

Water

0.5 cups every 9 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.

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