Water
Keep the soil consistently moist but not waterlogged. Water when the top 2-3 cm of soil feels dry to the touch.
Reduce watering frequency during winter months to prevent root rot, but ensure the soil does not completely dry out.
Galium acuminatum is a low-growing herbaceous perennial with whorls of narrow leaves and small, star-shaped white flowers. It thrives in moist, shaded environments.
At-a-glance light, water, soil, and growing conditions from plant data
Moderate
50% intensity
Prefers partial shade to full sun
Moderate
50% intensity
Keep soil consistently moist
Well-drained, humus-rich
50% intensity
Moderate
50% intensity
Prefers temperatures between 15-24°C
Low
25% intensity
Feed during growing season only
Safety information from plant toxicity data
| Attribute | Value |
|---|
Non-toxic
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 when the top 2-3 cm of soil feels dry to the touch.
Reduce watering frequency during winter months to prevent root rot, but ensure the soil does not completely dry out.
Prune lightly after flowering to maintain shape and encourage bushier growth. Remove any dead, damaged, or leggy stems at any time of the year.
Heavy pruning is usually not necessary unless aiming to rejuvenate an overgrown plant.
Propagate by softwood cuttings taken in late spring or early summer. Root cuttings in a well-draining potting mix, keeping them moist and in a warm, humid environment.
Division of established clumps in spring is also effective.
Repot young plants annually in spring, and mature plants every 2-3 years or when rootbound. Use a well-draining potting mix. Choose a pot that is only slightly larger than the current one to avoid overwatering issues.
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Flowering & fruiting calendar
Photos of Galium Acuminatum (Galium acuminatum)
Botanical classification
| Rank | Name |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Division | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Magnoliopsida |
| Order | Gentianales |
| Family | Rubiaceae |
| Genus | Galium |
| Species | Galium acuminatum |
Similar in genus Galium
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