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Plant Needs
Sunlight
Prefers full sun to partial shade; tolerates short periods of full shade without significant growth decline
Watering
Keep soil evenly moist but not waterlogged; drought-tolerant once established, with reduced watering needs in cool weather
Temperature
Hardy to light frosts (down to 0°C); thrives in temperate to warm growing conditions between 15–25°C
Characteristics
- Leaf: Small, oblong to spatulate leaves with shallowly toothed margins, arranged in basal rosettes and alternate on stems
- Flower: Tiny white four-petaled flowers in terminal racemes, less than 2 mm across
- Stem: Slender, branching, prostrate to ascending stems that root at nodes
Care Guide
Watering
Keep soil consistently moist during active growth to support spread
Fertilization
Light monthly feeding with diluted, balanced nutrients. Minimal fertilization needed; excess nutrients can reduce compact ground cover form
Eggshell powder topdress：Crush clean, dried eggshells into fine powder; sprinkle lightly on soil surface to boost calcium levels and deter minor soil-borne pestsPruning
- Trim back overgrown patches to maintain a neat, compact ground cover form
- Remove spent flower heads to prevent unwanted self-seeding in managed garden spaces
- Thin dense growth to improve airflow and reduce potential for fungal growth
Toxicity
Warning: this plant may be toxic.
Pets & Humans
Pets: ASPCA: No listed toxicity to cats
Humans: No documented toxic effects for humans; young leaves are edible in small quantities
Garden Uses & Culture
Culture: N/A
Usage: Ground cover for rock gardens, container edges, or gaps in pathways; young leaves are edible in small salad portions
