Death valley sandpaper plant
Also known as
Death valley sandpaper plant, Common sandpaper plant and Thurber's sandpaper plant
Taxonomy
Petalonyx thurberi
Petalonyx
Loasaceae
How to care for Death valley sandpaper plant
Water
How often to water your Death valley sandpaper plant
every 9
Death valley sandpaper plant needs 0.5 cups of water every 9 when it doesnāt 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
Light
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Finding light for Death valley sandpaper plant in your home
a window
Death valley sandpaper plant may have difficulty thriving, and will drop leaves š, without ample sunlight.
Place it less than 3 feet from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.
Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Death valley sandpaper plant in your home š”.
Nutrients
How to fertilize Death valley sandpaper plant
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 itās likely grown enough to need a larger pot anyway.
To replenish this plant's nutrients, repot your Death valley sandpaper plant after it doubles in size or once a yearāwhichever comes first.
FAQs
Death valley sandpaper 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.
Toxicity
Greg does not have confirmed data on this plantās toxicity. If you, a family member, or a pet consumes plant material of unknown toxicity, itās always best to consult a medical professional.
If you or someone else ingested this plant, call Poison Control atĀ US (800) 222-1222.Ā If a pet consumed this plant, contact your veterinarian or the ASPCA atĀ US (888) 426-4435.
Growth Pattern
Death valley sandpaper plant will branch off as it grows. To encourage branching, pinch off the newest growth at the tip and the stem will branch off into two.
Care Summary for Death valley sandpaper plant
Death valley sandpaper plant
Greg recommends:
Water
0.5 cups every 9 days
Placement
< 3ft from a window
Nutrients
Repot after 2x growth
Based on the 4ā pot your plant is in, and that it doesnāt get direct sunlight.
