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Plant Needs
Sunlight
Dappled woodland shade; tolerates partial morning sun in cool, temperate climates
Watering
Keep soil evenly moist but well-drained; avoid waterlogging to prevent tuber rot
Temperature
Hardy to -30°C; prefers cool spring temperatures, enters summer dormancy in heat above 25°C
Characteristics
- Leaf: Basal rosette of oval, succulent leaves; stem leaves are opposite, clasping the slender stem
- Flower: Star-shaped, pale pink to white blooms with darker pink veins; five delicate petals
- Stem: Smooth, slender, upright to trailing, emerging from underground tubers
Care Guide
Watering
Keep soil consistently moist during active growth period
Fertilization
Diluted organic feed once at emergence. Use low-nitrogen organic feed to avoid excessive foliage growth
Composted leaf mold tea：Steep fully composted hardwood leaf mold in water for 24 hours; dilute 1:20 for root drench; avoid raw leaves to prevent fungal growth and odorPruning
- Remove spent blooms to encourage self-seeding (optional, for naturalized gardens)
- Trim back yellowing foliage after summer dormancy begins
- Clear surrounding debris to reduce slug and snail habitat
Toxicity
Warning: this plant may be toxic.
Pets & Humans
Pets: ASPCA: Non-toxic to cats; no reported adverse effects
Humans: No known toxic effects; young leaves are edible in small quantities
Garden Uses & Culture
Culture: N/A
Usage: Wildflower garden groundcover; edible young leaves in small, raw quantities
