PlantFun
Plant Needs
Sunlight
Prefers full sun to partial shade; tolerates cool alpine sunlight without scorching
Watering
Keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged; avoid prolonged drought stress
Temperature
Hardy to freezing temperatures; thrives in cool, mild growing conditions
Characteristics
- Leaf: Compound leaves with 5–7 oval, glossy green leaflets, slightly serrated margins
- Flower: Small four-petaled white blooms arranged in terminal racemes
- Stem: Slender upright green stems with minimal branching
Care Guide
Watering
Keep soil evenly moist during active growth
Fertilization
Diluted balanced feed once every 4 weeks. Use a low-strength, balanced liquid feed during the growing season
Banana peel compost tea：Soak fully composted banana peels in water for 3 days, dilute 1:20 for root drench; avoid raw peels to prevent pest infestationsPruning
- Deadhead spent blooms to encourage prolonged flowering
- Trim back faded foliage in late autumn to tidy clumps
- Thin overcrowded clumps in early spring to improve airflow
Toxicity
Warning: this plant may be toxic.
Pets & Humans
Pets: ASPCA does not list this species as toxic to cats
Humans: Young leaves are edible in small quantities; no known toxic effects
Garden Uses & Culture
Culture: N/A
Usage: Ornamental rock garden plant; young leaves can be used in fresh salads
