Software
Houzz Logo Print
haylee_sinclair

What is this plant?

9 years ago
last modified: 9 years ago

Hey! I've just recently started buying plants and I have no idea what most of them or or how to care for them! Can anyone tell me what this is? And how I should care for it? Thanks!

Comments (17)

  • 9 years ago

    Looks like a Gasteraloe, possibly 'Flow'.

  • 9 years ago

    That one leaf on right looks weird - is it just photo? Can you post another shot of it pls? I would also suggest Gasteraloe...

  • 9 years ago

    Not just the photo. A few of the leafs are a bit droopy. I'm hoping to nurse it back to health.

  • 9 years ago
    last modified: 9 years ago

    That could be from overwatering...sometimes from underwatering too, but too much water is much more common!

    It looks too low/deep inside of container. What kind of 'soil' is it potted in and is there a drainage hole?

  • 9 years ago

    Sorry, I believe you may be too late. I think your plant is collapsing from the inner core out.

    Likely overwatered over some time. Droopy leaves like that don't happen in Gasteria unless the plant is collapsing. I think that about Aloes too, that kind of droop.

    I'd like to suggest you unpot it to check the roots, but I'm afraid the plant may come apart in your hands.

  • 9 years ago

    @rina_Ontario,Canada It's planted in cactus soil. And there is not. I've read that thats okay as long as you don't overwater? It seems I already have though!



  • 9 years ago

    @Karen R. Sternberg Shoot. I may just buy I new one. Not from Target this time!

  • 9 years ago

    Haylee, don't be discouraged, it takes a while to adjust our thinking from everything we've learnt about regular plants. But it's so totally worth it :-)

    I'd suggest that you unpot the plant just for the experience. If it is rot, you will see it first hand. Also if you do and your not sure how bad it is you could post a photo of the soil, showing the plant with the damaged roots.

    It's a huge rewarding learning curve, and there is so much more joy in it when we get it right and can see a happy, healthy plant growing.

    Let us know how you go. And when you get your next one, come and ask questions. There are so many experienced people here (Rina is one of them) who love Succulents and want us beginners/less experienced growers to achieve what we are hoping for.



  • 9 years ago

    By the way, what are your other new plants? Are they Succulents too?

  • 9 years ago
    last modified: 9 years ago

    @rina_Ontario,Canada thank you for the info! I'll make sure to get some holes in the bottom so I don't have that problem again! I definitely want to have plant longs term. I want to know how to care for them properly!

  • 9 years ago

    Helen Agius I'll get a picture of the roots and post it here! Another question, I bought succulent fertilizer and Im not sure how often I'm supposed to use it?


    I also got come chicks and hens(don't know the proper name for them). I put them in some cactus soil as well.



  • 9 years ago
    last modified: 9 years ago

    Haylee

    Great...and if you have more plants, maybe you can post photos...Helen also wants to see them :)

    eta: we posted at the same time :)

    I wouldn't start using fert right away; get the plant into better mix, hopefully it isn't rotting yet. I hardly ever use ferts, but some ppl do and when using, dilute to 1/2 or 1/4 recommended strength...

    Hens&chicks = Sempervivums (most likely; same common name is sometimes used for different plants). Definitely need well draining soil (C&S straight from the bag isn't usually well draining, sorry...). They are cold hardy succulents and best grown outdoors (in containers or ground).

  • 9 years ago
  • 9 years ago
    last modified: 9 years ago

    rina_Ontario,Canada Helen Agius

    Tips on how to care for this beauty?

  • 9 years ago
    last modified: 9 years ago

    Nice Semp

    ...drainage - drainage - drainage (container and potting mix :) Sorry to beat that to death...but it is important, especially for succulents. Semps are very easy to grow, should be outdoors, grow many babies = chicks to multiply...if rosette blooms, it will die when blooms are finished (= monocarpic plant) but all the chicks grow to replace it :)

    I keep them all outdoors, do not water (rain is usually enough); in my zone in full sun. IMO, no rush to separate young plants - these usually look best in clumps...will grow over rocks too, without hardly any soil.

    eta: both your plants are potted too deep inside of containers. Add more mix when repotting...

  • 9 years ago
    last modified: 9 years ago

    Kylie - which plant? Original plant was ID-ed as Gasteraloe in first reply by mesembs...

Sponsored
AIS Renovations
Average rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars15 Reviews
Custom Craftsmanship & Construction Solutions in Franklin County, Ohio