Water
Water regularly to keep the soil consistently moist but not waterlogged. Allow the top inch of soil to dry out between waterings. Reduce watering during winter dormancy to prevent root rot.
Ensure good drainage to avoid excess moisture.
Also known as Hymenolobus · Oval Shepherd's Purse · Ovalpurse
Prostrate Hutchinsia (Hornungia procumbens) is a low-growing, mat-forming perennial herb with small, white, cruciform flowers. It thrives in well-drained soil and rock ga
At-a-glance light, water, soil, and growing conditions from plant data
Full Sun to Partial Shade
75% intensity
Prefers bright light but can tolerate some shade.
Regular
50% intensity
Keep soil consistently moist but well-drained.
Well-drained, sandy to loamy
50% intensity
Moderate
50% intensity
Prefers average room temperatures; avoid extreme heat.
Light
25% intensity
Fertilize sparingly in spring.
Safety information from plant toxicity data
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Toxic for humans | No 0/5 intensity |
| Toxic for pets | No 0/5 intensity |
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 but not waterlogged. Allow the top inch of soil to dry out between waterings. Reduce watering during winter dormancy to prevent root rot.
Ensure good drainage to avoid excess moisture.
Prune lightly after flowering to maintain a tidy shape and encourage bushier growth. Remove any dead or leggy stems. This also helps to prevent self-seeding if unwanted. Pruning is generally minimal for this species.
Propagate by seeds sown in spring, either directly outdoors or in a propagator. Young plants can also be propagated from cuttings taken in late spring or early summer. Seeds often germinate readily.
Repot young plants annually or when root-bound, typically in spring. Mature plants require repotting less frequently, perhaps every 2-3 years.
Use a well-draining potting mix and a pot that is only slightly larger than the previous one.
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Monthly activity intensity for bloom and fruit across both hemispheres.
Flowering & fruiting calendar
Flowering & fruiting calendar
Photos of Prostrate Hutchinsia (Hornungia procumbens)
Common names and botanical synonyms
Botanical classification
| Rank | Name |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Division | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Magnoliopsida |
| Order | Brassicales |
| Family | Brassicaceae |
| Genus | Hornungia |
| Species | Hornungia procumbens |
Similar in genus Hornungia
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