How to Water a Ghost Plant (Graptopetalum paraguayense)

How to water

All of the soil should be dry before watering again. If the soil is moist you risk giving the plant too much water and it can rot.
If the soil is moist - snooze this action, we will remind you again in 2 days.

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Water over the soil

Pour water over the soil, using, for example, a watering can or put the plant directly under a tap
Try to avoid getting water on the stems and leaves
Continue adding water to the pot until it starts to run out from the drainage holes
If you have a tray under the pot when watering, make sure you remove all the collected water afterwards - never let your plant sit in water
If you watered under a tap make sure that water has stopped running out from the bottom before putting it back

The fastest way to kill a Ghost Plant? Water it too much, keep it in a pot with no drainage holes or in poor draining soil. So just a small amount of water and excellent drainage!
— Planta tip

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Bottom watering

Fill the plant tray with water
Make sure the soil is in contact with the water on the tray
Wait for about 10 minutes
Feel the soil to see if it absorbed enough water —> if the soil is moist throughout, remove any excess water from the tray
If it’s still dry —> add more water to the tray
Wait 20 more minutes before removing the excess

Note

Bottom watering will not wash away salts and other minerals from the soil, so make sure to also give water over the soil every now and then.

Water bath

Fill a bucket or any other vessel with lukewarm water
Lower the whole pot down in the water, stop where the stem of the plant starts. Make sure all of the soil is under water
The water will now start to bubble - wait until it stopped
Lift the pot up and let the excess drain off
Put the plant back in the cachepot or on the tray
After 1 hour, check that the plant isn’t standing in water, if it is it might get overwatered and rot

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When should I water my Ghost plant?

You should only water your Ghost plant when all of its soil is completely dry. Watering when the soil is still moist can lead to overwatering and rot.

How can I prevent my Ghost plant from rotting?

To prevent your Ghost plant from rotting, ensure the soil is completely dry before each watering. Always use a pot with good drainage and avoid letting the plant sit in standing water.

Is bottom watering sufficient for my Ghost plant?

While bottom watering is effective, it does not wash away salts and minerals from the soil. You should occasionally water your Ghost plant from the top to flush out these mineral buildups.

Should I get water on the leaves of my Ghost plant when watering?

When watering your Ghost plant from above, try to avoid getting water directly on the stems and leaves. This helps prevent potential issues caused by moisture accumulation.

What is a plant water bath?

A plant water bath involves immersing the plant's pot in lukewarm water, up to the stem, until bubbling stops. This allows the soil to soak up water from the bottom, then you lift it to drain excess water.

How to Water a Ghost Plant (Graptopetalum paraguayense)

Ensure all of the soil is completely dry before watering your Ghost plant again.

Pour water over the soil, using a watering can or by placing the plant directly under a tap.

Try to avoid getting water on the stems and leaves of the plant.

Continue adding water to the pot until it begins to drain from the holes at the bottom.

If you used a tray, remove all collected water from it, ensuring the plant never sits in standing water.

If you watered under a tap, wait until water stops dripping from the bottom before returning the plant to its spot.