Water
Keep the soil consistently moist but not waterlogged during the growing season. Reduce watering significantly in winter, allowing the top layer of soil to dry out between waterings.
Ensure good drainage to prevent root rot.
Centella Caespitosa is a captivating herbaceous perennial native to South Africa, known for its intricate foliage and delicate blooms.
At-a-glance light, water, soil, and growing conditions from plant data
Moderate
50% intensity
Prefers bright, indirect light. Avoid direct scorching sun.
Moderate
50% intensity
Keep soil consistently moist, but avoid waterlogging.
Well-drained
50% intensity
Moderate
50% intensity
Ideal range is 18-24°C. Protect from frost.
Low
25% intensity
Fertilize sparingly during the growing season.
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 during the growing season. Reduce watering significantly in winter, allowing the top layer of soil to dry out between waterings.
Ensure good drainage to prevent root rot.
Prune to maintain shape and remove any dead or damaged foliage. Light pruning can be done anytime. For more significant shaping, prune lightly in early spring before new growth emerges.
Remove spent flower stalks to encourage further blooming.
Propagate from seeds sown in spring, or by division of established clumps during the same season. Seeds may require stratification.
Division is the most straightforward method, carefully separating rhizomes or root sections with at least one bud.
Repot your Centella Caespitosa every 2-3 years, or when the plant becomes root-bound. Use a well-draining potting mix. Spring is the ideal time for repotting, coinciding with the start of the active growing season.
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Monthly activity intensity for bloom and fruit across both hemispheres.
Flowering & fruiting calendar
Flowering & fruiting calendar
Photos of Centella Caespitosa (Centella caespitosa)
Botanical classification
| Rank | Name |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Division | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Magnoliopsida |
| Order | Apiales |
| Family | Apiaceae |
| Genus | Centella |
| Species | Centella caespitosa |
Similar in genus Centella
Answers based on plant encyclopedia data