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Plant Needs
Sunlight
Full sun to partial shade; tolerates some drought once established; avoid dense full shade
Watering
Water deeply when top 2–3 cm of soil is dry; avoid overwatering to prevent root rot
Temperature
Thrives in warm temperate to tropical conditions; tolerates light frost but may die back in cold winters
Characteristics
- Leaf: Round to kidney-shaped, fuzzy, with shallow lobes and serrated margins
- Flower: Small, five-petaled red to pink blooms, 1–2 cm in diameter
- Stem: Hairy, branching, trailing or ascending growth habit
Care Guide
Watering
Keep soil consistently moist during active growth to support continuous flowering
Fertilization
Diluted balanced feed every 4 weeks. Avoid over-fertilization to prevent excessive foliage growth at the expense of blooms
Banana peel compost tea：Compost banana peels for 2–3 weeks, steep in water for 24 hours, dilute 1:20 for root drench; avoid raw peels to prevent pest infestationsPruning
- Deadhead spent blooms regularly to encourage continuous flowering throughout the growing season
- Trim back leggy stems in mid-summer to promote bushier, more compact growth
- Remove yellowing or damaged foliage to maintain plant health and improve airflow
Toxicity
Warning: this plant may be toxic.
Pets & Humans
Pets: ASPCA-verified non-toxic to cats; no known harmful compounds
Humans: Non-toxic to humans; no reported adverse effects from ingestion or contact
Garden Uses & Culture
Culture: N/A
Usage: Ground cover, wildflower gardens, pollinator habitat for bees and butterflies
