PlantFun
Plant Needs
Sunlight
Partial sun to full shade; thrives in dappled woodland light and avoids hot midday direct sun
Watering
Keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged; avoid allowing the root zone to dry out completely
Temperature
Hardy to mild frosts; prefers cool temperate conditions and struggles in prolonged heat above 25°C
Characteristics
- Leaf: Round to spatulate basal leaves; succulent, bright green with smooth margins
- Flower: Star-shaped, 5 petals, pale pink to white with darker pink central veins
- Stem: Slender, branching, upright to trailing with sparse foliage
Care Guide
Watering
Keep soil evenly moist; water when the top 1 cm of substrate dries out
Fertilization
Diluted balanced liquid feed once every 4 weeks. Use low-strength feed to avoid promoting excessive foliage growth over flowering
Eggshell powder topdress：Grind clean, dried eggshells to a fine powder; sprinkle lightly on the soil surface to boost calcium levels without burning delicate rootsPruning
- Deadhead spent blooms regularly to encourage prolonged flowering through early summer
- Trim back leggy, overgrown stems in mid-summer to promote bushier, more compact growth
- Remove yellowing basal leaves to improve airflow and maintain plant appearance
Toxicity
Warning: this plant may be toxic.
Pets & Humans
Pets: ASPCA: Non-toxic; no reported adverse reactions in cats
Humans: Edible leaves; no known toxic effects for humans when consumed in typical amounts
Garden Uses & Culture
Culture: N/A
Usage: Edible raw leaves for salads; ornamental ground cover for shaded garden beds
