Also known as Beads · Bird's-Eye Pearlwort · Bird-Eye Pearlwort
Procumbent Pearlwort (Sagina procumbens) is a low-growing perennial forming dense mats of bright green, moss-like foliage, often found in damp, disturbed soils.
At-a-glance light, water, soil, and growing conditions from plant data
Full Sun to Partial Shade
50% intensity
Prefers full sun but can tolerate partial shade, especially in hotter climates where some shade can prevent scorching.
Consistent Moisture
75% intensity
Keep soil consistently moist but avoid waterlogging. Allow top layer to dry slightly between waterings.
Sandy, Clay, Loam
50% intensity
Average Room Temperature
50% intensity
Thrives in typical indoor temperatures between 15-24°C. Protect from extreme heat and frost.
Low Feed
25% intensity
Requires minimal feeding. A light application of balanced liquid fertilizer diluted to half strength in spring is usually sufficient.
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 the soil consistently moist but not waterlogged. Water more frequently during dry periods, especially when grown in containers. Allow the top centimeter of soil to dry slightly between waterings to prevent root rot.
Good drainage is essential for healthy growth.
Pruning is minimal for Sagina procumbens. Trim any dead or damaged foliage as needed to maintain a neat appearance. If it becomes too leggy or straggly, you can lightly trim it back to encourage denser growth.
This is usually done after flowering.
Sagina procumbens is easily propagated by division of established clumps in spring or autumn. You can also take cuttings from healthy stems and root them in moist potting mix.
Seed propagation is also possible, sown in spring.
Repot container-grown Sagina procumbens every 1-2 years, or when the plant becomes root-bound. Use a well-draining potting mix.
Repotting is best done in spring before new growth begins, ensuring the new pot is only slightly larger than the previous one.
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Where Procumbent Pearlwort (Sagina procumbens) is found
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Botanical classification
| Rank | Name |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Division | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Magnoliopsida |
| Order | Caryophyllales |
| Family | Caryophyllaceae |
| Genus | Sagina |
| Species | Sagina procumbens |
Similar in genus Sagina
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