Full sun or partial sun (southern,
eastern or western exposure). Grow as close to the window as possible.
Temperature:
As a potted plant, maintain indoor temperatures
above 40°.
Humidity:
They will tolerate wide swings in humidity with
no harm.
Watering:
Bring soil to a state of dryness between
waterings.When watering,
thoroughly saturate soil until a little water runs out of the bottom of
the pot.Growing in clay
pots is helpful as they like a dry soil environment.Grow drier during the winter when temperatures are lower.
Fertilizer:
They are moderate to light feeders: 1/4
tsp./gallon of a balanced fertilizer every two weeks when they are
actively growing is adequate.Stop
feeding when not in growth.
Pruning:
They don’t need pruning but can be
divided when plants are older.
Insects and
Disease:
Faucaria have few problems with insects.Mealy bugs occasionally bother them.If kept too wet, rots of both the stems and roots can consume the
plants.
Comments:
An easy and enduring plant to grow.Good light and a little dryness between watering are essential
for success.
