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Plant Needs
Sunlight
Full sun to partial shade; tolerates coastal salt spray and prolonged dry periods
Watering
Allow soil to dry completely between waterings; highly drought-tolerant, avoid overwatering
Temperature
Hardy to -15°C; withstands hot, dry summer conditions without damage
Characteristics
- Leaf: Small, fleshy, blue-green to grey-green obovate leaves arranged in rosettes along trailing stems
- Flower: Clusters of star-shaped pale yellow flowers with five delicate petals
- Stem: Slender, trailing stems that root at nodes to form dense, spreading mats
Care Guide
Watering
Water sparingly only when top 2–3 cm of soil is fully dry
Fertilization
Diluted balanced feed once every 6 weeks. Use extremely diluted feed to avoid fertilizer burn on sensitive succulent foliage
Eggshell powder topdress：Grind dried eggshells to fine powder; dust lightly on soil surface every 3 months; avoid direct contact with leaves to prevent foliar damagePruning
- Trim back leggy, elongated stems in early spring to encourage compact, dense growth
- Remove spent flower heads after blooming to maintain a tidy appearance
- Thin overcrowded mats to improve airflow and reduce risk of fungal rot
Toxicity
Warning: this plant may be toxic.
Pets & Humans
Pets: ASPCA-verified non-toxic to cats; no reported toxicity symptoms
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 roofs, and container edges; erosion control on sloped landscapes
