Plant Care Bushman's Candle

Bushman's Candle

Taxonomy

Sarcocaulon vanderietiae
Sarcocaulon

How to care for Bushman's Candle

💦 Water

How often to water your Bushman's Candle

Water needs for Bushman's Candle
0.5 cups
every 12

Bushman's Candle 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.

Calculate water needs of Bushman's Candle

Water 0.5 cups every
12

Does your plant get direct sunlight?

Select the pot size

5"
☀️ Light

Finding light for Bushman's Candle in your home

Light needs and placement for plant Bushman's Candle: 3ft from a window
3ft or less from
a window

Bushman's Candle 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 Bushman's Candle in your home 🏡.

🪴 Nutrients

How to fertilize Bushman's Candle

Nutrient, fertilizer, and repotting needs for Bushman's Candle: 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 Bushman's Candle after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.

💡 FAQs
💦 Water Needs

Bushman's Candle 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.


🐶 🐈 👶 Toxicity

Bushman's Candle 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.


🌦️ Growing Outdoors

USDA Hardiness Zone
Bushman's Candle can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 9a-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.


😖 Common Issues

Overwatering is a likely cause of issues with Bushman's Candle. These plants are very sensitive to wet soil so if you notice your plant becoming squishy or translucent, overwatering is the likely culprit.

Cut your plant just past where the rot ends and allow it to callus over for a few days before replanting it in fresh, dry soil. Download Greg to make sure your plant never gets overwatered again!


Care Summary for Bushman's Candle

Bushman's Candle

Bushman's Candle


Greg recommends:

Water

0.5 cups every 12 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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