Also known as Asian Pony's-Foot · Carolina Dichondra · Dichondra
Asian Ponysfoot (Dichondra micrantha) is a low-growing perennial groundcover with kidney-shaped leaves, often used as a lawn substitute or in moist, shady areas.
At-a-glance light, water, soil, and growing conditions from plant data
Prefers partial shade
50% intensity
Can tolerate full sun in cooler climates, but may scorch in hot afternoon sun.
Regularly, keep moist
50% intensity
Avoid waterlogging; reduce slightly in winter.
Well-drained
50% intensity
Average room temperature
50% intensity
Prefers temperatures between 18-24°C. Can tolerate cooler temperatures but avoid frost.
Light feeding
25% intensity
Use a balanced liquid fertilizer diluted to half strength 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 |
| Edible | No |
Non-toxic
Key traits and growing stats from plant data
Watering, pruning, propagation, and repotting details from plant data
Water regularly to keep the soil consistently moist, especially during warmer months and when used as a groundcover. Avoid waterlogging, as this can lead to root rot.
Reduce watering slightly in cooler periods, but do not allow the soil to dry out completely.
Pruning is primarily for shaping and managing spread. Trim back leggy stems to encourage bushier growth and maintain a desired form. This can also help to fill in sparse areas.
Prune as needed throughout the growing season.
Easily propagated from stem cuttings. Take 5-10 cm cuttings in spring or summer and plant them directly into moist soil or potting mix. They should root within a few weeks.
Division of established clumps is also a simple method.
As Asian Ponysfoot is often used as a groundcover or in hanging baskets, frequent repotting is usually not necessary. If grown in containers, repot when the plant becomes root-bound, typically every 1-2 years, into a slightly larger pot with fresh potting mix.
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Botanical classification
| Rank | Name |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Division | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Magnoliopsida |
| Order | Solanales |
| Family | Convolvulaceae |
| Genus | Dichondra |
| Species | Dichondra micrantha |
Similar in genus Dichondra
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