How to make your Moonstone succulent thrive indoors - Useful Tips

Hello and welcome to Brainy Gardener! In this video I'm going to show you how to make your moonstone succulent thrive indoors. Moonstone succulents are a type of succulent that are known for their beautiful blue leaves. They're really easy to care for but there are a few things you need to know in order to keep them healthy. So stay tuned and I'll show you everything you need to know.
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How to make your Moonstone succulent thrive indoors - Useful Tips
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Video Timestamps
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0:00 - Introduction
0:50 - Light and Location
1:11 - Watering
1:46 - Temperature
1:55 - Humidity
2:04 - Fertilization
2:16 - Propagation
2:34 - Potting and Repotting
3:05 - Toxicity and Common Pests
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Summary
The Moonstone Succulent is a flowering plant that is mostly found in Mexico. These plants get their name from the beautiful moonstone-like color of their leaves. They’re also called Sugar almond Plant in some circles. The entire plant: stem, leaves, and flowers, are covered with a thin coating of white fur. If touched, the coating comes off, leaving a distinct discoloration where it was touched. The bluish-white coloration and rounded form of the leaves distinguish them.
1. Light and Location
Moonstone plants need full sun to maintain their beautiful blue-green coloring. Some shade is needed from the harsh afternoon sun, but plenty of light is essential. Without enough light, they will start to stretch and become leggy. When grown indoors, place them near a sunny window. Outdoors; they should be placed in an area where they will receive at least 4 hours of direct sunlight each day.
2. Watering
Water deeply but infrequently, allowing the soil to dry out completely between watering. These plants are very drought tolerant and can go long periods without water. Over-watering is the most common cause of death in these plants, so err on the side of too little rather than too much. When watering, use lukewarm water and water at the base of the plant, taking care not to get the leaves wet. This will help to prevent rot. Reduce the watering cycle in winter.
3. Temperature
These succulents like warm weather and do not tolerate cold well. They should be kept above 50 degrees Fahrenheit at all times. The optimal temperatures range is from 75 to 78 degrees Fahrenheit. Frost tolerance is good if kept dry.
4. Humidity
These plants do not like humid conditions and prefer to be on the drier side. If grown in a pot, they should have plenty of drainage holes to prevent roots from sitting in water.
5. Fertilization
Moonstone succulents do not need much fertilizer, and too much can be harmful. Feed them once a month at half strength with a succulent fertilizer or a general-purpose fertilizer diluted to half the recommended strength.
6. Propagation
Pachyphytum oviferum can be propagated from leaf cuttings. To do this, take a sharp knife and cut a leaf from the main plant. Allow the cutting to callus over for a few days, and then pot it in well-draining succulent soil. Water lightly and keep the soil moist but not wet until new growth appear.
7. Potting and Repotting
These plants are slow growers and will only need to be repotted every three years or so. Use a well-draining pot with drainage holes. A good potting mix is essential for growth. Mixes that retain water to some extent can easily result in root rot and kill the plant before it gets started. When repotting, water the plant beforehand to make it easier to remove from the pot. Gently remove it from the current container and shake off any excess soil. Place it in the new pot and fill in around the roots with fresh potting mix. Water thoroughly after repotting.
8. Toxicity and Common Pests
Moonstone succulents are non-toxic and safe to have around pets and children. They are not known to be particularly appetizing to animals, so there is little risk of being eaten. This plant is susceptible to mealybugs. These pests are small, white, and fuzzy and tend to congregate on the undersides of leaves. They suck the sap from the plant, causing leaves to yellow and drop off. If left unchecked, mealybugs can kill a moonstone succulent. To get rid of mealybugs, isolate any affected plants, so they don’t spread to healthy ones.
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[@cruelsister1]

Very useful information. Thanks for sharing.

[@NilmaMariaTeixeiradeMour-dn4cp]

Muito linda parabéns gostei muito ❤😂

[@S7E7V7E7N]

How to have it more bushy and less stalky? Also how come some have more flat leaves and some are very round?

[@JoeRussell-oj7xm]

I think they get more bushy with more sun. However after a few years they always get stalky, you just have to cut them up and repot them to get them low again. I had a great specimen that was like a carpet of dense moonstones with no stalks visible, but it was actually lots of individual cuttings, each with its own bit of stalk, I had rooted and repotted close together. I maintained that as a show specimen for many years. The roundness of the leaves is partly down to how much water they have taken up, but I think there are different varieties being sold too. I prefer them when they're very round. Good luck!!