Plant Care Drops of Gold

Drops of Gold

About Drops of Gold

Drops of Gold is a super rare houseplant 🌿 that needs regular watering to thrive. They do best in abundant sunlight ☀ and should be less than 3 feet from a window.

Drops of Gold likes soil that is well draining.

Taxonomy

Prosartes hookeri
Prosartes
Liliaceae
Liliales

Also known as

drops of gold and Hooker's fairy bells

How to care for Drops of Gold

💦 Water

How often to water your Drops of Gold

Water needs for Drops of Gold
0.5 cups
every 9

Drops of Gold 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.

Calculate water needs of Drops of Gold

Water 0.5 cups every
9

Does your plant get direct sunlight?

Select the pot size

5"
☀️ Light

Finding light for Drops of Gold in your home

Light needs and placement for plant Drops of Gold: 3ft from a window
3ft or less from
a window

Drops of Gold may have difficulty thriving, and will drop leaves 🍃, 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 Drops of Gold in your home 🏡.

🪴 Nutrients

How to fertilize Drops of Gold

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

💡 FAQs
💦 Water Needs

Drops of Gold 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.

Drops of Gold Water Frequency →

Drops of Gold Root Rot →


☀️ Sunlight Needs

Drops of Gold may have difficulty thriving and will drop leaves 🍃 without ample sunlight. Place it less than 3 feet from a window to maximize the potential for growth. Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement in your home 🏡.

Drops of Gold Light Requirements →

Drops of Gold Direct Sunlight Needs & Tolerance →


🐶 🐈 👶 Toxicity

Drops of Gold 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.


🪴 Soil

Drops of Gold 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!

Best Soil Mix for Drops of Gold →

When and How to Successfully Repot Drops of Gold →


⬆️ ⬇️ Growth Pattern

Drops of Gold grows vertically and new growth will emerge from the top of the plant.

How and When to Prune Drops of Gold →


🌦️ Growing Outdoors

USDA Hardiness Zone
Drops of Gold can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 5a-9b. Find your local hardiness zone here.

Drops of Gold Temperature Tolerance →


🍂 Yellow Leaves

Yellow leaves aren’t always a reason to panic, and can be a normal part of a plant’s life cycle. Unless brand new leaves are turning yellow or all the leaves change color at once, it’s likely just your plant shedding old leaves.

Overwatering and root rot are the most likely cause of problems in Drops of Gold, since they are sensitive to wet soil. The leaves may also appear to be curling or drooping. Less often, yellow leaves are caused by underwatering, nutrient deficiencies, or pests.

Replace soggy soil with fresh, dry soil and download Greg to make sure your plant never gets overwatered again!


🧐 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 Drops of Gold

Drops of Gold

Drops of Gold


Greg recommends:

Water

0.5 cups every 9 days

Placement

< 3ft 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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