Also known as Baby Dayflower · Birdbill Dayflower · Canutillo (cuba)
Commelina diffusa, the Climbing Dayflower, is a sprawling herbaceous perennial forming dense mats. Its delicate blue flowers bloom briefly.
At-a-glance light, water, soil, and growing conditions from plant data
Bright, indirect light
50% intensity
Prefers partial shade; avoid intense, direct sunlight.
Regular watering
75% intensity
Keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged. Reduce in winter.
Well-drained
50% intensity
Average room temperature
50% intensity
Thrives between 18-24°C. Protect from frost and extreme cold.
Outdoor
50% intensity
Moderate feeding
50% intensity
Feed with a balanced liquid fertilizer during the growing season.
Safety information from plant toxicity data
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Toxic for humans | No 0/5 intensity |
| Toxic for pets | No 0/5 intensity |
None
Key traits and growing stats from plant data
Watering, pruning, propagation, and repotting details from plant data
Keep the soil consistently moist, especially during active growth. Avoid letting the soil dry out completely, but also ensure good drainage to prevent waterlogging.
Water more frequently in warmer months and reduce watering in cooler, dormant periods to prevent root rot.
Prune to maintain shape and encourage bushier growth. Remove leggy stems and spent flowers to promote more blooms.
Regular pruning also helps to keep the plant tidy and prevent it from becoming too sprawling or unmanageable. Prune back in late winter or early spring.
Propagate by stem cuttings or division. Cuttings can be taken in spring or summer and rooted in moist soil or water. Division is best done in spring when repotting.
Ensure cuttings or divisions have at least a few leaves and are planted in well-draining soil.
Repot every 1-2 years in spring, or when the plant becomes root-bound. Use a well-draining potting mix. Choose a pot that is only slightly larger than the current one.
Ensure good drainage holes are present to prevent the accumulation of excess moisture.
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Monthly activity intensity for bloom and fruit across both hemispheres.
Flowering & fruiting calendar
Flowering & fruiting calendar
Photos of Climbing Dayflower (Commelina diffusa)
Common names and botanical synonyms
Botanical classification
| Rank | Name |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Division | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Liliopsida |
| Order | Commelinales |
| Family | Commelinaceae |
| Genus | Commelina |
| Species | Commelina diffusa |
Similar in genus Commelina
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