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Plant Needs
Sunlight
Full sun to partial shade; thrives in bright, direct sunlight with light afternoon shade in extreme heat
Watering
Allow the top 2 cm of soil to dry completely between waterings; highly drought-tolerant once established
Temperature
Prefers warm, temperate conditions; avoid exposure to frost which will kill the annual foliage
Characteristics
- Leaf: Small, pinnate bright green leaflets arranged alternately along slender stems
- Flower: Pea-like pale yellow blooms clustered in axillary racemes
- Fruit: Curved, fuzzy seed pods resembling caterpillars, covered in tiny soft spines
Care Guide
Watering
Keep soil evenly moist during active growth periods
Fertilization
Diluted balanced liquid feed once every 2 weeks. Minimal fertilization needed; avoid high-nitrogen feeds that promote foliage over flowering
Eggshell powder top dressing：Crush dried eggshells into fine powder; sprinkle 1 teaspoon per pot around the base of the plant and work lightly into topsoil to avoid nutrient runoffPruning
- Trim spent flower stems to encourage prolonged blooming through early summer
- Pinch back trailing stems to promote a bushier, more compact growth habit
- Remove yellowing foliage to maintain a tidy appearance and improve airflow
Toxicity
Warning: this plant may be toxic.
Pets & Humans
Pets: ASPCA: No recorded toxicity to cats
Humans: No known toxicity to humans
Garden Uses & Culture
Culture: N/A
Usage: Ornamental ground cover; rock garden accent; container trailing plant
