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Plant Needs
Sunlight
Requires full sun for optimal blooming; tolerates partial shade with reduced flower production
Watering
Drought-tolerant once established; water deeply and allow soil to dry completely between waterings to avoid root rot
Temperature
Frost-hardy, tolerates moderate summer heat; avoid prolonged temperatures above 38°C
Characteristics
- Leaf: Small, silvery-green oval leaves with dense fine hairs to reduce moisture loss
- Flower: Ruffled rose-pink cup-shaped blooms, 2–3 cm wide, opening fully in direct sunlight
- Stem: Woody at the base, trailing or spreading stems forming a low mat
Care Guide
Watering
Water when the top 5 cm of soil is dry; only supplement during extreme dry spells if foliage wilts
Fertilization
Apply diluted balanced liquid feed once monthly. Avoid high-nitrogen fertilizers which promote leafy growth over blooms
Banana peel tea：Steep 1 fully decomposed banana peel in 1L water for 24 hours; dilute 1:2 before applying as a root drenchPruning
- Deadhead spent blooms promptly to encourage extended flowering
- Trim back leggy, overgrown stems by one-third in early spring to maintain compact growth
- Remove dead or damaged foliage in late winter to improve airflow
Toxicity
Warning: this plant may be toxic.
Pets & Humans
Pets: ASPCA: Non-toxic to cats
Humans: No known toxic effects to humans
Garden Uses & Culture
Culture: N/A
Usage: Rock garden groundcover, container ornamental, slope stabilization plant
