This one will stand out among the crowd of succulent flowering plants. With gorgeous pink-violet flowers that cover the succulent, it lives up to its name of Flower Dust Plant. This dusty succulent flower plant looks like it's been covered in a light layer of snow, making it even more beautiful with contrasting pink-violet flowers that emerge in the winter.

The Flower Dust Plant, with its exquisite flowers and its ease of propagation, what's not to love about this pretty succulent? This unique flowering succulent can be planted in a pot indoors or outdoors. The Flower Dust Plant is known to stay relatively small, making it ideal for home decor and indoor environments.

At Succulents Club, we will shed light on what a Flower Dust Succulent is and then explain how you can take care to ensure that your succulent stays healthy. We have all the essential details, from FAQs to all the requirements for the plant to grow efficiently. Let's begin our succulent care guide!

Succulent Flowering Plants: What is Flower Dust Plant Succulent?

The Crassulaceae family includes the dwarf flowering succulent Flower Dust Plant pumila. The term "pumila" is Latin for "dwarf" or "slow-growing." This perennial succulent is incredibly simple to cultivate and doesn't need much maintenance. Flower Dust Plant pumila is one of the best choices for time-constrained gardeners. 

This succulent flowering plant looks fantastic in hanging baskets and has a trailing or mounding growth habit. It is gratifying because of its gorgeous blossoms. It can make a lovely addition to rock gardens and hanging baskets.

How to care for Flower Dust Plant Succulent?

To ensure your plant Flower Dust Plant grows healthy, you should take care of all its needs, like watering, light requirements, etc. We will cover each critical care detail to ensure your Flower Dust Plant can flourish and produce gorgeous flowers for years. 

Succulent Watering Requirements:

Flower Dust Plant Succulent has to be watered like a standard succulent. The "soak and dry" strategy is recommended; this calls for letting the soil entirely dry out between waterings.

Light Requirements:

Flower Dust Plant succulents thrive in full to partial sunlight. Flower Dust plants should be placed in a garden area with six hours of direct sunlight daily. If you're planting indoors, choose a location with lots of natural light, such as next to a window with a southern orientation (if you live in the Northern Hemisphere).

Temperature Requirements:

Their growth requires warmer temperatures. Warm temperatures are best for Flower Dust Plant pumila's growth because it is susceptible to frost. However, they can survive in temperatures as low as 35 °F. Bring the potted succulents inside and position them close to a sunny window or artificial grow lights if there is a chance of freezing. Flower Dust Plant succulents must be protected from frost if they are being grown outside; else, they will quickly perish. Covering your succulents with frost protection cloths is an option.

Fertilizer Requirements:

Due to their intense feeding habits, Flower Dust Plants require a steady fertilizer supply to grow enormous, stunning flowers. Use 20-20-20 liquid fertilizers diluted with water every week during plant growth, or use granular slow-release fertilizer mixed at the recommended amounts for plants in containers.

Succulent Soil Requirements:

Flower Dust Plant requires a soil mixture that drains effectively. Use a regular potting mix that contains pumice, perlite, compost, and more sand or a potting mix for succulents. Including sand and perlite enhances the potting medium's ability to drain while avoiding soil compaction. They prefer a soil pH range of 5.6 to 6.5 for growth.

How To Propagate/Plant Flower Dust Plant?

The best way to increase the succulents you already have without buying more is through propagation. Growing Flower Dust Plant from stem or leaf cuttings is simple.

How to take plant cuttings?

Use a pair of clean scissors to cut off the succulent's stem or leaves. You will have fewer chances of success if you don't cut the leaves such that none of them are left on the stem. Trim the stem as needed for propagation. Place the stem and leaf cuttings in a warm location to dry for two to three days as they calluse.

How to Propagate Flower Dust Plant Succulents?

We recommend succulent leaf propagation or stem cutting methods for the Flower Dust Plant Succulents. They tend to propagate easily when you follow simple steps. However, be aware that these plants tend to grow slower than other succulent flowering plants. 

Here are a few succulent propagating tips: 

Standard succulent or cactus potting mix should be used to fill the containers. Place the calloused cuttings in the damp potting media and gently firm the soil. Keep spraying the cutting 5 to 6 times daily for the first few days. Cut off the water flow once the cuttings are rooted and well-established in the soil. Avoid being in the sun's direct path. Water the plants as you would a fully developed Flower Dust Plant succulent once they have taken root in the soil.

Flower Dust Plant Repotting

The Flower Dust Plant does not typically require repotting. It should typically be replanted every two years. The succulent will receive a new growth medium with more nourishment and proper drainage if it is repotted. Transfer the succulent to this growing medium, then fill clean clay pots with succulent potting mix. Shake off any extra soil that has adhered to the plant after carefully removing it from the potting media.

Where can you purchase Flower Dust Plant Succulent?

You can purchase your Flower Dust Plant here at Succulents Club. We ship out succulents daily all over the United States. The arrival of our succulents brings joy to homes everywhere. Join the Succulents Club today! 

Flower Dust Plant Succulent Care FAQs

Is Flower Dust Plant succulent an indoor or outdoor succulent?

These succulent flowering plants can be grown both indoors and outdoors. However, remember, they do grow at a slow pace. This makes them ideal in almost any location to add a glimmer of color and decor.

Temperature affects Flower Dust Plant pumila cultivation both inside and outside. It can be cultivated outside in areas where it is hardy succulent. It is extensively grown and adaptable as a houseplant.

How do you get rid of insect pests and diseases? 

These flowering succulents are virtually free of bugs. So, for the most part, you do not have to worry about finding little crawly pests on your plant. 

History/ Information About the Flower Dust Plant Succulent

This succulent flowering plant has its roots in Madagascar, so naturally, you know it loves the heat! As with others, flowering and non-flowering succulents are extremely drought tolerant. Making them the ideal plants for those with busy schedules.

Scientific Name: Kalanchoe pumila

Scientific Classification: Crassulaceae family