Calico Hearts Succulent Plant Overview

The calico hearts plant, also called “adromischus maculatus calico hearts,” is a beautiful and easy-to-care-for addition to any home.

Appearance

This succulent has beautiful green leaves in the shape of an oval, and there are tiny purple dots on each leaf. It has pretty colors and a nice shape, and thus makes for an excellent succulent decoration. There are many different types of Calico Hearts succulent varieties, including Lemon Drop, Tricolor, Freckles, and Firecracker.

The calico hearts succulent can reach a height of 8 inches and a width of 8 inches. It will almost certainly get bigger outside than inside. If you want it to grow big indoors, you will have to keep moving it into bigger pots.

Indoors v/s Outdoors

Whether you want to grow the calico hearts succulent indoors or outdoors is up to you. If you choose to grow it indoors, make sure it receives enough light. It can also be planted outdoors as long as the weather is warm and the conditions are good.

It can’t handle the cold hardy weather, so bring it inside during the winter or when it’s cold outside. It can’t live in cold weather, so don’t try to grow it outside when it’s cold.

The Calico Hearts plant is easy to care for and grow.

Calico Hearts Plant Care

Light Requirements

The best place for the Adromischus Maculatus Calico Hearts is in partial shade to full sun. If you live in a place with a lot of strong sunlight, it’s best to put your plant where it will get partial sun in the morning and shade in the afternoon.

The plant can also be grown under fluorescent lights, if treated like an indoor plant. Make sure to keep a distance of 5 to 8 inches between the plant and the light source so that it does not get too hot and hurt the leaves. For ideal coverage, you can also place the Calico Hearts succulent close to a sunny window where it can get enough sunlight.

In the summers or spring, you can put the plant outdoors in a shady spot.

Succulent Soil Requirements

Calico Hearts succulent do best in a mix of soil that drains well. This succulent doesn’t like to be in wet or muddy soil, so it’s important to use an easy-mixing drain. Combine equal amounts of sand, perlite, and potting soil to make your mix.

Or, you can buy a mix of succulent and cactus plants at a garden center near you.

Watering Requirements

Calico Hearts can live in dry places and don’t need a great deal of watering. Over-watering can hurt the plant because it can cause root rot. When the soil feels dry to the touch, water your plant. If there is a drainage tray, make sure to empty it so the roots do not submerge in the water.

It is important to only water the Calico Hearts succulent with completely dry soil. These plants don’t like to be in soil that stays wet for prolonged periods.

Depending on how hot and dry your home is, the watering frequency can be once every 7 to 10 days.

Temperature Requirements

Calico Hearts succulent doesn’t really mind what the weather conditions and humidity are like. They can handle many different kinds of conditions, which makes them a good choice for people who don’t have the best environment for their plants. Just remember that this beautiful succulent can’t handle long periods of frost. For this reason, the Adromischus Maculatus Calico Hearts plants should be grown indoors during the winter.

The best temperatures for the Adromischus Maculatus Calico Hearts plants are between 66 and 86 degrees Fahrenheit (19 to 30 degrees Celsius). They can handle higher temperatures, but if it gets too hot, such as during the summer, they might feel stressed.

Humidity Requirements

This plant doesn’t care about humidity levels either, so you don’t have to worry about that. But if the air in your home is very dry, we recommend either placing a purifier close to your Calico Hearts plant or grouping it with other plants to increase the humidity.

Fertilizing

Adromischus Maculatus Calico Hearts don’t really need to be fertilized. However, if you want to boost the plant’s growth, you can fertilize it monthly during its growing season.

Use a fertilizer for succulents or a fertilizer for cacti that has been diluted to half its strength. Make sure to water the soil after fertilizing to keep the roots from getting burned.

Repotting and Propagation

Calico Hearts don’t need to be moved often because they grow slowly. Repotting a plant can be hard on it and stop it from growing. You should only repot your Calico Hearts if it has grown too large for the current pot, or if potting mix is no longer draining smoothly.

As far as the propagation is concerned, the propagation of Adromischus Maculatus Calico Hearts can be done through leaves or stem cuttings. Take a healthy stem, and cut off 2 to 3 inches off its end to start a new plant. Let the cutting dry out for a few days, then plant it in succulent soil that is well-drained.

The propagation of the Adromischus Macalutus Calico Hearts through leaf cuttings can be done by gently twisting it off the plant’s stem. Let the leaf harden for a few days, and then plant it in moist, well-draining soil surface. Water the plant very little until its roots have grown and it is well-established.

Diseases and Pests

Even though the Adromischus Maculatus Calico Hearts Plants don’t get many diseases, they can suffer root rot. Excessive water is the main cause of root rot, and can even end up killing the plant. Hence, if you suspect that the root of your plant is rotting, take it out of its pot and look at it. If you find the root soft or black, the plant calico hearts likely has root rot and needs to be thrown away.

The Adromischus Maculatus plants are mostly resistant to diseases and pests. That said, they are somewhat vulnerable to aphids, scale, and mealy bugs. Several sprays and soaps that kill insects can be used to get rid of these pests. If your Calico Hearts has pests, it’s best to distance it from other plants so that the pests don’t spread.

Common Issues with Calico Hearts

–          Too much water, which can cause the root to rot. If you are struggling with root rot, try to reduce watering.

–          Excessive or direct sunlight, especially during the summer, which can scorch the leaves.

–          Bad drainage, which can cause roots to get wet.

–          Pests like aphids, scale, and mealy bugs can pose a problem.

But, as long as you care for your Calico Hearts plant the right way, you can steer clear of these issues.

Wrapping Up

The Adromischus Maculatus Calico Hearts plant is immensely pretty, unique, and popular, and every plant lover should grow one.

Due to its vibrant colors and unique design and shape, this plant will make an excellent outdoor or indoor decorative piece.

Not only that, the low-maintenance nature of Calico Hearts plants means that it is extremely easy to grow and look after.