Rock plant help needed

[growcat]

I've got this rock plant about 10months ago and its starting to die 😢. I water it every day or 2nd day. Any tips as to how to look after it? Thank you!

 2 weeks ago

 today

[EricL]

Hello @growcat 

Thanks for sharing your question about your rock plant. One of the probable reasons your plant is not doing so well is its either getting too much water or not enough. Have you been watering it the same way for the past 10 months? If I recall correctly these plants are very hardy and don't require a great deal of watering. 

For the moment I suggest reducing your water regimen and allowing the plant to dry up a bit. 

Let me call on our experienced members @Noelle and @mich1972 for their recommendations.

If you have any other questions we can help with, please let us know.  

Eric

[Noelle]

Hi @growcat 

I agree with Eric - reduce the watering to no more than once a week at the most over the warmer months and perhaps once every 2-3 weeks or so as the weather cools. The crevices and cracks in the rock retain moisture plus the roots are capable of absorbing moisture from the air. Mist the foliage with a liquid fertiliser occasionally to keep plants healthy.

[growcat]

Is it normal to have stuff growning around the rock? Should I clean it off? Thanks!

[EricL]

Hi @growcat 

At the moment I suggest leaving it as is until your plant recovers. Because your plant is in recovery mode, I don't recommend cleaning the surface as it might accidentally move the roots.

If you have any other questions, please let us know.

Eric

[8105]

I've got this rock plant about 10months ago and its starting to die . I water it every day or 2nd day. Any tips as to how to look after it? Thank you! 

[MitchellMc]

Welcome to the Bunnings Workshop community @8105. It's wonderful to have you join us, and many thanks for your question about plant care.

Watering any plant every second day would generally be considered excessive. Typically, these rock plants have a lower tray, and their roots dangle into it. You'd fill the tray and let the roots seek out their own water. You might mist spray the rock several times a week so the roots don't entirely dry out. Some moss placed around the rock can help retain some moisture and protect the roots.

What amount of sunlight does the plant receive each day? Be careful if it receives direct sunlight through a window, as this can burn the leaves.

Please let me know if you have any questions.

Mitchell