PlantFun
Plant Needs
Sunlight
Requires full sun exposure; tolerates coastal salt spray and windy coastal conditions
Watering
Water moderately; adapts to dry sandy soils but avoid prolonged drought stress
Temperature
Hardy to mild frost; thrives in cool temperate coastal climates
Characteristics
- Leaf: Narrow, linear, fleshy leaves arranged in whorls along slender stems
- Flower: Tiny five-petaled white blooms, clustered at stem apices
- Stem: Slender, branching, prostrate to ascending stems with fine hairs
Care Guide
Watering
Keep soil slightly moist during active growth periods
Fertilization
No regular fertilization required; avoid nutrient-rich amendments. Nutrient-poor soils support natural growth habits
Crushed eggshell powder：Mix finely crushed eggshells into topsoil to improve drainage and add mild calcium; avoid overapplication to prevent soil alkalinity spikesPruning
- Deadhead spent blooms to encourage extended flowering through early summer
- Trim back faded foliage after growing season to tidy coastal planting areas
- Remove damaged or yellowing stems to maintain plant health and airflow
Toxicity
Warning: this plant may be toxic.
Pets & Humans
Pets: ASPCA: No listed toxicity to cats
Humans: No documented toxicity to humans
Garden Uses & Culture
Culture: N/A
Usage: N/A
