Water
Keep the soil consistently moist, but avoid waterlogging. Water thoroughly when the top centimeter of soil feels dry.
Reduce watering in cooler months to prevent root rot, especially if grown in cooler climates or overwintered indoors.
Also known as Morison's Spurry · Morrison's Spurrey
Pearlwort Spurrey (Spergula morisonii) is a small, annual herb with tiny white flowers, often found in sandy or disturbed soils.
At-a-glance light, water, soil, and growing conditions from plant data
Full Sun
100% intensity
Prefers bright, direct sunlight for optimal growth and flowering.
Moderate
50% intensity
Keep soil consistently moist but well-drained. Avoid soggy conditions.
Sandy, Well-drained
50% intensity
Moderate
50% intensity
Thrives in average room temperatures; dislikes extreme heat or frost.
Low
25% intensity
Does not require frequent feeding. A light feed 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 |
None
Key traits and growing stats from plant data
Watering, pruning, propagation, and repotting details from plant data
Keep the soil consistently moist, but avoid waterlogging. Water thoroughly when the top centimeter of soil feels dry.
Reduce watering in cooler months to prevent root rot, especially if grown in cooler climates or overwintered indoors.
Pruning is generally not required for Spergula morisonii, as it is a low-growing annual. If it becomes leggy or overgrown, you can lightly trim it back to encourage bushier growth.
Deadheading spent flowers can prolong blooming and prevent unwanted self-seeding.
Spergula morisonii is easily grown from seed. Sow seeds directly outdoors in spring after the last frost or in early autumn. They germinate readily in well-drained soil.
No special propagation techniques are usually necessary for this annual species.
As an annual, Spergula morisonii is not typically repotted. If grown in containers and it outgrows its pot, it can be transplanted to a larger container in spring.
Otherwise, its life cycle is completed within a single growing season.
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Flowering & fruiting calendar
Flowering & fruiting calendar
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Common names and botanical synonyms
Botanical classification
| Rank | Name |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Division | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Magnoliopsida |
| Order | Caryophyllales |
| Family | Caryophyllaceae |
| Genus | Spergula |
| Species | Spergula morisonii |
Similar in genus Spergula
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