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Plant Needs
Sunlight
Full sun to partial shade; thrives in bright, direct light for optimal flowering and compact growth
Watering
Allow soil to dry completely between waterings; avoid overwatering to prevent root rot in heavy, poorly drained soil
Temperature
Extremely cold-hardy to -20°C; tolerates hot summer temperatures with adequate drainage and air flow
Characteristics
- Leaf: Small, fleshy, oval to cylindrical, pale green to silvery-green, arranged in dense rosettes along trailing stems
- Flower: Clusters of star-shaped white blooms with five petals, held above foliage on thin stalks
- Stem: Trailing, rooting at nodes to form continuous dense mats
Care Guide
Watering
Water sparingly only when top 2–3 cm of soil is fully dry
Fertilization
Diluted balanced succulent feed once every 2 months. Use only diluted, low-nitrogen fertilizer to avoid leggy growth
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
- Trim back leggy stems in early spring to promote dense, compact growth
- Deadhead spent flower stalks to maintain a tidy appearance and redirect energy to foliage
- Remove damaged or yellowed leaves at the base to prevent fungal spread
Toxicity
Warning: this plant may be toxic.
Pets & Humans
Pets: ASPCA-verified non-toxic; no risk of poisoning from ingestion or contact
Humans: Non-toxic to humans; no known adverse health effects from ingestion or contact
Garden Uses & Culture
Culture: N/A
Usage: Groundcover for rock gardens, green roof vegetation, container edging, and drought-tolerant landscaping
