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Plant Needs
Sunlight
Bright indirect light or partial shade; tolerate morning sun but avoid harsh midday direct sun to prevent foliage scorch
Watering
Water when the top 2–3 cm of soil is dry; avoid overwatering to prevent root rot
Temperature
Hardy to -15°C; prefers cool to temperate conditions, avoid prolonged temperatures above 30°C
Characteristics
- Leaf: Rounded to heart-shaped ruffled leaves with pink to rose-purple foliage, maturing to deeper tones
- Flower: Tiny bell-shaped pale pink blooms on slender, wiry stems rising above foliage
- Stem: Green, delicate flowering stems reach 30–45 cm above the clumping basal foliage
Care Guide
Watering
Keep soil evenly moist; avoid standing water in the pot saucer
Fertilization
Diluted balanced liquid feed every 4 weeks. Avoid high-nitrogen fertilizers to prevent fading of foliage color
Banana peel tea：Soak 1 chopped banana peel in 1 liter of water for 24 hours, dilute 1:10 before applying to soil; discard solids to avoid pest infestationsPruning
- Remove spent flower stems to maintain a neat clumping habit
- Trim back damaged or yellowing foliage in early spring to encourage new growth
- Divide overcrowded clumps every 2–3 years in spring to maintain plant vigor
Toxicity
Warning: this plant may be toxic.
Pets & Humans
Pets: ASPCA: Non-toxic to cats
Humans: No known toxicity to humans
Garden Uses & Culture
Culture: Foliage color symbolizes softness and warmth in shade garden design
Usage: Ornamental ground cover, container accent plant, or shade garden border
