Plant Care Faucaria bosscheana

Faucaria bosscheana

Taxonomy

Faucaria bosscheana
Faucaria
Aizoaceae
Caryophyllales

How to care for Faucaria bosscheana

šŸ’¦ Water

How often to water your Faucaria bosscheana

Water needs for Faucaria bosscheana
0.5 cups
every 12

Faucaria bosscheana needs 0.5 cups of water every 12 when it doesnā€™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 Faucaria bosscheana

Water 0.5 cups every
12

Does your plant get direct sunlight?

Select the pot size

5"
ā˜€ļø Light

Finding light for Faucaria bosscheana in your home

Light needs and placement for plant Faucaria bosscheana: 1ft from a window
1ft or less from
a window

Faucaria bosscheana love being close to bright, sunny windows šŸ˜Ž.

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

Faucaria bosscheana does not tolerate low-light šŸš«.

Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Faucaria bosscheana in your home šŸ”.

šŸŖ“ Nutrients

How to fertilize Faucaria bosscheana

Nutrient, fertilizer, and repotting needs for Faucaria bosscheana: 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 itā€™s likely grown enough to need a larger pot anyway.

To replenish this plant's nutrients, repot your Faucaria bosscheana after it doubles in size or once a yearā€”whichever comes first.

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šŸ’” FAQs
šŸ’¦ Water Needs

Faucaria bosscheana 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.

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ā˜€ļø Sunlight Needs

Faucaria bosscheana requires abundant, bright and direct light. Place it less than one foot from a window to ensure it receives enough light to survive šŸ’Ŗ. Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement in your home šŸ”.

Faucaria bosscheana Light Requirements →

Faucaria bosscheana Direct Sunlight Needs & Tolerance →


šŸ¶ šŸˆ šŸ‘¶ Toxicity

Greg does not have confirmed data on this plantā€™s toxicity. If you, a family member, or a pet consumes plant material of unknown toxicity, itā€™s always best to consult a medical professional.

If you or someone else ingested this plant, call Poison Control at US (800) 222-1222. If a pet consumed this plant, contact your veterinarian or the ASPCA atĀ US (888) 426-4435.


šŸ§ 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 Faucaria bosscheana

Faucaria bosscheana

Faucaria bosscheana


Greg recommends:

Water

0.5 cups every 12 days

Placement

< 1ft from a window

Nutrients

Repot after 2x growth

Based on the 4ā€ pot your plant is in, and that it doesnā€™t get direct sunlight.

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