How to Grow and Care for Flour-dust plant

Flour-dust plant is generally considered easy to care for, thriving in well-draining soil and requiring minimal watering, with a preference for drying out between sessions. Special care points include providing bright, indirect sunlight and avoiding cold temperatures, as flour-dust plant is sensitive to frost. Care routines should be adjusted in the dormant winter period to reduce watering frequency.

Watering schedule: Every 2-3 weeks

Sunlight Requirements: Full sun

Toxic to Pets

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Planting and Growing Flour-dust plant

Toughness	Medium
Care Level	Low
Care Difficulty	Easy
Lifespan	Perennial
Watering Schedule	Every 2-3 weeks
Sunlight Requirements	Full sun
Soil Type	Succulent & Cactus Soil
Soil pH	6-7.5
Planting Time	Mid spring, Late spring, Early summer
Hardiness Zones	9-11
Toxicity	Toxic to Pets

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Flour-dust plant exhibits a compact growth habit, reaching a modest height of 8 to 12 inches (20 to 30 cm). The plant sports rounded, toothed leaves, each around 1.5 inches (3.8 cm) long, characteristically coated in soft, whitish waxy hairs that impart a frosted appearance. During the late winter to early spring season, flour-dust plant bears pink-violet flowers. These blossoms are approximately 0.25 inches (0.6 cm) long and are held upright, featuring prominent yellow anthers, which stand out against the foliage.