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Plant Needs
Sunlight
Partial sun to full shade; tolerates low-light wetland conditions, avoid intense midday summer sun
Watering
Keep soil consistently moist; thrives in standing shallow water up to 5 cm deep
Temperature
Hardy to light frost; prefers cool temperate conditions, avoid prolonged heat above 28°C
Characteristics
- Leaf: Opposite, ovate to lanceolate, smooth margins, bright medium green foliage
- Flower: Five white, deeply notched petals forming a star shape; clustered at upper stem nodes
- Stem: Succulent, branching, often rooting at lower nodes when growing in saturated soil
Care Guide
Watering
Maintain constant moisture; top up shallow water levels as needed
Fertilization
Diluted organic feed once every 2 weeks. Use low-nitrogen feed to promote blooms without excessive foliage growth
Banana peel compost tea：Fully compost banana peels before use, dilute 1:20 for root drench; avoid applying directly to foliage to prevent fungal growthPruning
- Trim spent flower stems to encourage reblooming and reduce self-seeding
- Remove yellowing or damaged foliage to maintain plant health and appearance
- Thin overcrowded clumps in early spring to improve air circulation
Toxicity
Warning: this plant may be toxic.
Pets & Humans
Pets: ASPCA-verified non-toxic to cats
Humans: Non-toxic; young leaves are edible in small, cooked quantities
Garden Uses & Culture
Culture: N/A
Usage: Ornamental wetland plant; young leaves are edible in small cooked quantities
