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Plant Needs
Sunlight
Full sun to partial shade; provide afternoon shade in hot, arid regions to prevent leaf scorch
Watering
Water when the top 2 cm of soil feels dry; avoid waterlogging to prevent root rot
Temperature
Hardy to -15°C; prefers cool temperate conditions, avoid prolonged exposure to temperatures above 30°C
Characteristics
- Leaf: Palmate, deeply lobed, densely hairy, bright medium green
- Flower: Small pale pink to white five-petaled blooms with subtle purple veining
- Stem: Slender, trailing or ascending, covered in fine, soft hairs
Care Guide
Watering
Keep soil evenly moist during active growth; avoid overwatering
Fertilization
Apply diluted balanced liquid feed every 4 weeks. Use only diluted feeds to prevent excessive foliage growth at the expense of blooms
Composted coffee grounds tea：Use fully composted grounds, dilute 1:30 with water for root drenching; avoid raw grounds to prevent soil pH imbalancePruning
- Deadhead spent blooms regularly to encourage prolonged flowering
- Trim back leggy stems in mid-summer to maintain a compact, mat-forming habit
- Cut back foliage to ground level in late autumn to prepare for winter dormancy
Toxicity
Warning: this plant may be toxic.
Pets & Humans
Pets: ASPCA-confirmed non-toxic; no adverse effects reported from ingestion
Humans: No known toxic effects; leaves may be consumed in small, cooked quantities
Garden Uses & Culture
Culture: N/A
Usage: Ornamental ground cover for rock gardens; leaves may be used in small quantities as a culinary herb
