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Plant Needs
Sunlight
Dappled woodland shade; tolerates full shade, avoid direct midday sun to prevent leaf scorch
Watering
Keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged; avoid allowing the root zone to dry out completely
Temperature
Hardy to -20°C; prefers cool, temperate woodland conditions, avoid prolonged heat above 25°C
Characteristics
- Leaf: Opposite, ovate to heart-shaped leaves with serrated margins, pale to medium green
- Flower: Tiny white four-petaled blooms in loose terminal racemes
- Stem: Slender, upright to trailing green stems with fine soft hairs
Care Guide
Watering
Keep soil evenly moist to support active growth
Fertilization
Diluted organic feed once every 6 weeks. Use low-nitrogen organic feed to promote balanced growth without excessive foliage
Composted leaf mold tea：Steep fully decomposed leaf mold in water for 24 hours; dilute 1:20 for root drench to enrich soil humus content without introducing pestsPruning
- Trim back spent flower stems after blooming to encourage tidy, compact growth
- Remove dead or yellowing foliage in early spring to promote new shoot emergence
- Thin overcrowded clumps every 2–3 years to improve airflow and prevent fungal issues
Toxicity
Warning: this plant may be toxic.
Pets & Humans
Pets: ASPCA: No documented toxicity to cats
Humans: No documented toxicity to humans
Garden Uses & Culture
Culture: N/A
Usage: Low-growing groundcover for shaded woodland gardens, rockeries, or moist border edges
