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Plant Needs
Sunlight
Full sun to partial shade; blooms most prolifically with 6+ hours of direct daily sunlight
Watering
Allow soil to dry completely between waterings; highly drought-tolerant
Temperature
Thrives in warm temperatures; protect from frost below 10°C to prevent tissue damage
Characteristics
- Leaf: Fleshy, obovate to spatulate, bright green to reddish-green, arranged in opposite pairs along trailing stems
- Flower: Solitary or clustered, 2–3 cm wide, petals in pink, orange, yellow, or white, opening only in full sunlight
- Stem: Trailing, succulent, reddish-brown with mature growth
Care Guide
Watering
Water when the top 2 cm of soil is completely dry; avoid overwatering to prevent root rot
Fertilization
Diluted balanced liquid feed once monthly. Avoid over-fertilizing to prevent leggy, sparse growth
Eggshell powder topdressing：Crush fully dried eggshells into fine powder; sprinkle lightly on soil surface to boost calcium levels and improve soil drainagePruning
- Trim leggy stems in mid-spring to encourage compact, bushier growth
- Deadhead spent blooms regularly to prolong the flowering period
- Remove yellowed or damaged foliage to maintain a tidy appearance
Toxicity
Warning: this plant may be toxic.
Pets & Humans
Pets: ASPCA: Non-toxic; no known adverse effects from ingestion
Humans: Non-toxic; young leaves are edible in small quantities with a mild, tangy flavor
Garden Uses & Culture
Culture: N/A
Usage: Ornamental groundcover, container edge plant, rock garden specimen; young leaves are edible in small quantities
