How to grow and care for Graptoveria 'Amethorum'
plant care guide about watering, fertilizing, trimming, repotting, cutting, propagating Graptoveria 'Amethorum'
Graptoveria 'Amethorum' 101 - Plant Care Instructions
Bright direct light
18C° ~25C°
Every 14 days
Botany Encyclopedia
Family : Crassulaceae
🏝️ Habitat Conditions
It originates from the Northern Hemisphere and southern Africa, meaning it mostly grew in dry climates.
👀 Characteristics details
It has succulent leaves that store water in both the leaves and stem, giving it the ability to withstand dry environments.
🌿 Photosynthesis
They use CAM (Crassulacean Acid Metabolism) photosynthesis, common in desert plants. This means they close their stomata during the day to minimize water loss and carry out photosynthesis at night. It's best to water them at night. However, they are sensitive to overwatering, so they should be kept in a well-ventilated environment without excess moisture.
water
How to water Graptoveria 'Amethorum'
How often should I water?
check Graptoveria 'Amethorum' Every 14 days if it needs water when it’s very cold (below 5℃), water less frequently
When do I need to water?
The soil should be at least 90% dry before watering again. this means about every 2 weeks in the warm season and about every 4 weeks in the cold season
Signs that it really needs water
leaves look a little wrinkled
Light & Location
How much light does a Graptoveria 'Amethorum' need?
Bright direct light
Bright indirect light
Grow light
Light preference
Graptoveria 'Amethorum' likes Bright direct light, Bright indirect light, Grow light day. The brighter the space, the better this plant grows.
Check if there’s an optimal place in your house!
This plant prefers
2K ~ 20K lux to thrive!
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20K~
2K
20K
Temperature
Houseplants
-15
18~25℃
45
Plants that grow in the wild and those that grow indoors prefer different temperatures. If you grow Graptoveria 'Amethorum' at home, make sure the temperature is 18~25℃.
Humidity
Ideal humidity
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40~70%
100
Graptoveria 'Amethorum' prefers humidity about 40~70%. If necessary, increase humidity by misting, humidifier.
Fertilize
Collective Knowhow
When should I fertilize?
Only when your plant is healthy
How frequently should I fertilize?
1-2 times in growing season. A pinch for a small pot.
Characteristic
The taxonomic classification of Graptoveria 'Amethorum' is as follows. - Kingdom: Plantae, Phylum: Tracheophyta, Class: Magnoliopsida, Order: Saxifragales, Family: Crassulaceae, Genus: Graptoveria, Species: Graptoveria 'Amethorum'
| Characteristic Name | Characteristic Value |
|---|---|
| Habitat | Africa |
| Taxonomy Name | Taxonomy Value |
|---|---|
| Phylum | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Magnoliopsida |
| Order | Saxifragales |
| Family | Crassulaceae |
| Genus | Graptoveria |
| Species | Graptoveria 'Amethorum' |
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