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Keep soil consistently moist, especially during the growing season. Allow the top inch of soil to dry slightly between waterings.
Also known as Baby Jumpup · Baby-Jump-Up · Gold Dust
Mecardonia procumbens, commonly known as Baby Jump-Up, is a low-growing perennial herb with small yellow flowers, often used as a groundcover or in hanging baskets.
At-a-glance light, water, soil, and growing conditions from plant data
Prefers full sun to partial shade.
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Can tolerate some shade, especially in hot climates.
Keep soil consistently moist, but avoid waterlogging.
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Water more frequently in hot, dry weather.
Well-draining, fertile soil. Adaptable to various soil types.
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Thrives in warm temperatures.
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Ideal range is 18-25°C. Can tolerate brief dips but not frost.
Outdoor, Indoor
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Feed regularly during the growing season.
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Use a balanced liquid fertilizer every 4-6 weeks.
Safety information from plant toxicity data
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Toxic for humans | No 0/5 intensity |
| Toxic for pets | No 0/5 intensity |
| Edible | No |
Key traits and growing stats from plant data
Watering, pruning, propagation, and repotting details from plant data
Keep soil consistently moist, especially during the growing season. Allow the top inch of soil to dry slightly between waterings.
Prune lightly after flowering to maintain shape and encourage bushier growth. Remove any dead or leggy stems.
Easily propagated from stem cuttings taken in spring or summer. Seeds can also be sown in spring.
Repot container-grown plants annually or when root-bound, typically in spring. Use a well-draining potting mix.
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Monthly activity intensity for bloom and fruit across both hemispheres.
Flowering & fruiting calendar
Flowering & fruiting calendar
Photos of Baby Jump-Up (Mecardonia procumbens)
Where Baby Jump-Up (Mecardonia procumbens) is found
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Common names and botanical synonyms
Botanical classification
| Rank | Name |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Division | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Magnoliopsida |
| Order | Lamiales |
| Family | Plantaginaceae |
| Genus | Mecardonia |
| Species | Mecardonia procumbens |
Similar in genus Mecardonia
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