Plant Care Sedeveria 'Harry Butterfield'

Sedeveria 'Harry Butterfield'

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Sedeveria 'Harry Butterfield' has a Fast grower plant personality Fast grower
Sedeveria 'Harry Butterfield' has a Large, lush leaves plant personality Large, lush leaves

Also known as

Super Burro's Tail and Giant Donkey Tail

Taxonomy

Sedeveria 'Harry Butterfield'
Sedeveria
Crassulaceae
Saxifragales

How to care for Sedeveria 'Harry Butterfield'

💦 Water

How often to water your Sedeveria 'Harry Butterfield'

Water needs for Sedeveria 'Harry Butterfield'
0.5 cups
every 12

Sedeveria 'Harry Butterfield' 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 Sedeveria 'Harry Butterfield'

Water 0.5 cups every
12

Does your plant get direct sunlight?

Select the pot size

5"
☀️ Light

Finding light for Sedeveria 'Harry Butterfield' in your home

Light needs and placement for plant Sedeveria 'Harry Butterfield': 1ft from a window
1ft or less from
a window

Sedeveria 'Harry Butterfield' love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.

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

Sedeveria 'Harry Butterfield' does not tolerate low-light 🚫.

Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Sedeveria 'Harry Butterfield' in your home 🏡.

🪴 Nutrients

How to fertilize Sedeveria 'Harry Butterfield'

Nutrient, fertilizer, and repotting needs for Sedeveria 'Harry Butterfield': 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 Sedeveria 'Harry Butterfield' after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.

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💡 FAQs
⭐ Difficulty Level

Sedeveria 'Harry Butterfield' is generally considered an easy-to-care-for plant and makes a great choice for beginners!

Benefits of Growing Sedeveria 'Harry Butterfield' →

Common Sedeveria 'Harry Butterfield' Problems →


💦 Water Needs

Sedeveria 'Harry Butterfield' 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.

Sedeveria 'Harry Butterfield' Water Frequency →

Sedeveria 'Harry Butterfield' Root Rot →


☀️ Sunlight Needs

Sedeveria 'Harry Butterfield' 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 🏡.

Sedeveria 'Harry Butterfield' Light Requirements →

Sedeveria 'Harry Butterfield' Direct Sunlight Needs & Tolerance →


🐶 🐈 👶 Toxicity

Sedeveria 'Harry Butterfield' 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.


🌸 Flowers

Yes, you may see your Sedeveria 'Harry Butterfield' bloom with the right amount of sunlight and water.

Sedeveria 'Harry Butterfield' Flowers →

Common Sedeveria 'Harry Butterfield' Flower Problems →


⬆️ ⬇️ Growth Pattern

Sedeveria 'Harry Butterfield' grows in a rosette pattern, with leaves neatly arranged in a circle. New growth will emerge from the center.

Sedeveria 'Harry Butterfield' Lifecycle →

Sedeveria 'Harry Butterfield' Size Guide →

How and When to Prune Sedeveria 'Harry Butterfield' →


🌦️ Growing Outdoors

USDA Hardiness Zone
Sedeveria 'Harry Butterfield' can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 9b-11b. Find your local hardiness zone here.

Sedeveria 'Harry Butterfield' Temperature Tolerance →


🌱 Propagation

The seeds of Sedeveria 'Harry Butterfield' can be used to grow new plants! After your plant flowers, any seeds that formed can be collected and germinated in potting soil.

How to Propagate Sedeveria 'Harry Butterfield' →


🧐 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 Sedeveria 'Harry Butterfield'. 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 Sedeveria 'Harry Butterfield'

Sedeveria 'Harry Butterfield'

Sedeveria 'Harry Butterfield'


Greg recommends:

Water

0.5 cups every 12 days

Placement

< 1ft 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.

What other plant parents say

Sedeveria 'Harry Butterfield' has a Fast grower plant personality Fast grower 1
Sedeveria 'Harry Butterfield' has a Large, lush leaves plant personality Large, lush leaves 1
Sedeveria 'Harry Butterfield' has a Blooms easily plant personality Blooms easily 1
Sedeveria 'Harry Butterfield' has a Survivor plant personality Survivor 1
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It’s beautiful and grows with neglect

Fast grower Fast grower
Large, lush leaves Large, lush leaves

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