Thick-Leaved Spurflower

Taxonomy

Scientific name

Plectranthus pachyphyllus

Genus

Plectranthus

Family

Lamiaceae

Order

Lamiales

How to care for Thick-Leaved Spurflower

💦 Water

How often to water your Thick-Leaved Spurflower

Thick-Leaved Spurflower 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 Thick-Leaved Spurflower in your home

Thick-Leaved Spurflower love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.

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

Thick-Leaved Spurflower does not tolerate low-light 🚫.

Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Thick-Leaved Spurflower in your home 🏡.

🪴 Nutrients

How to fertilize Thick-Leaved Spurflower

Nutrient, fertilizer, and repotting needs for Thick-Leaved Spurflower: 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 Thick-Leaved Spurflower after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.

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💡 FAQs

💦 Water Needs

Thick-Leaved Spurflower 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

Thick-Leaved Spurflower 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

Thick-Leaved Spurflower 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.

💨 Humidity

Thick-Leaved Spurflower doesn’t require additional humidity. Plants absorb most water through their root system rather than their leaves, so the best way to provide humidity for your plants is through watering the soil.

🪴 Soil

Thick-Leaved Spurflower does best in well-draining soil. A good soil will contain lots of organic matter such as coco coir as well as perlite or vermiculite to help with drainage. Adding a handful of perlite to regular store-bought potting soil should do the trick!

💩 Fertilizer

Thick-Leaved Spurflower should be repotted after it doubles in size or once a year, whichever comes first. Fresh potting soil has all the nutrients your plant needs, so as long as it’s refreshed yearly, you shouldn’t need to use fertilizer. Remember, plants get their energy from sunlight, not fertilizer!

🌎 Native Region

Thick-Leaved Spurflower is native to Tropical Africa and Madagascar.

🌦️ Growing Outdoors

USDA Hardiness Zone
Thick-Leaved Spurflower 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.