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Plant Needs
Sunlight
Prefers partial sun or dappled shade; tolerates full shade in cool, damp regions
Watering
Keep soil consistently moist but avoid waterlogging; tolerates short periods of dryness
Temperature
Thrives in cool temperate conditions; hardy to light frosts down to 5°C
Characteristics
- Leaf: Basal rosette of fleshy, spoon-shaped leaves; smaller opposite stem leaves
- Flower: Tiny white 5-petaled star-shaped blooms in terminal clusters
- Stem: Slender, succulent, branching upright or trailing stems
Care Guide
Watering
Maintain consistent soil moisture to support active growth
Fertilization
Diluted balanced feed once monthly. Use low-strength fertilizer to avoid burning delicate root systems
Banana peel tea：Steep 1 peeled banana in 1L water for 24 hours; dilute 1:20 before applying to soil to support leaf growthPruning
- Trim spent flower heads to prevent unwanted self-seeding in managed gardens
- Thin overcrowded mats to improve air circulation and reduce fungal disease risk
- Remove yellowing basal leaves to maintain a tidy rosette appearance
Toxicity
Warning: this plant may be toxic.
Pets & Humans
Pets: ASPCA: Non-toxic to cats
Humans: Non-toxic to humans; edible as a mild, crisp leafy green
Garden Uses & Culture
Culture: N/A
Usage: Edible leafy green; low-growing ground cover for woodland or rock gardens
