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Posted 11M ago by @IconDuranta86

I am new to plants. Was given this and I think it's thirs...

#HaworthiaFasciata
Luna
Luna
Zebra Plant
18ft to light, indirect
8” pot with drainage
Last watered 11 months ago
@TheConservator
TheConservatory
17315 XP
11M ago
@TheConservator
Yes the pots to big so it stays wet to long. And its planted way to far down in the pot. There shoukd onmy be .5-1" of room at the top for a pot that size.
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TheConservatory
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11M ago
@TheConservator
It needs cacti succulent mix that drains fast and dries fast. Also make sure the pot has a drainage hole.
@IconDuranta86
Meg
85 XP
11M ago
@IconDuranta86
I also bought maricle grow succulent soil and fertilizer. Has a drain hole.
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Meg
85 XP
11M ago
@IconDuranta86
Bought this 6" terracotta pot. I wanted to paint rim but don't wanna chance messing up the porous nature of pot.
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Billie Jo
549 XP
5M ago
@BilliesOasis
The pot is too big, try something under 5" diameter and only 3-5" deep. Mine is 3" diameter.
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Billie Jo
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5M ago
@BilliesOasis
Terracotta is great. You shouldn't have a problem painting it, however, the paint may have a problem as the clay will absorb the extra water. Make sure the paint drys very well and then glaze it. Do not paint the inside
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Billie Jo
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5M ago
@BilliesOasis
Also, Only water when soil is completely dry. Succulents hold/retain water (that's why they're so easy to take care of), so you can wait till soil is totally dry before watering them:)