Water
Keep the soil consistently moist but not waterlogged. Allow the top centimeter of soil to dry out between waterings. Reduce watering frequency during winter months when the plant's growth slows down.
Ensure good drainage to prevent root rot.
Sphagneticola gracilis, the slender creeping-oxeye, is a vigorous, mat-forming groundcover with bright green foliage and cheerful yellow daisy-like flowers.
At-a-glance light, water, soil, and growing conditions from plant data
Bright, indirect light
75% intensity
Prefers ample sunlight but avoid prolonged direct sun, especially in hot afternoons.
Consistent moisture
50% intensity
Allow the top inch of soil to dry between waterings. Avoid soggy conditions.
Well-drained
50% intensity
Average room temperature
50% intensity
Thrives in temperatures between 18-24°C. Protect from frost and cold drafts.
Light feeding during growing season
25% intensity
Use a balanced liquid fertilizer diluted by half, once a month from spring to summer.
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 not waterlogged. Allow the top centimeter of soil to dry out between waterings. Reduce watering frequency during winter months when the plant's growth slows down.
Ensure good drainage to prevent root rot.
Prune regularly to maintain a compact shape and encourage bushier growth. Pinch back leggy stems to promote branching. Remove any dead or discolored foliage promptly.
Heavy pruning can be done in early spring to rejuvenate the plant.
Easily propagated from stem cuttings. Take 5-10 cm cuttings from healthy stems in spring or summer. Remove lower leaves and plant them in moist potting mix or root them in water. Cuttings usually root within a few weeks.
Repot every 1-2 years, or when the plant becomes root-bound. Choose a pot that is slightly larger than the current one. Use a well-draining potting mix.
Repotting is best done in spring before the active growing season begins.
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Photos of Slender Creeping-Oxeye (Sphagneticola gracilis)
Common names and botanical synonyms
Botanical classification
| Rank | Name |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Division | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Magnoliopsida |
| Order | Asterales |
| Family | Asteraceae |
| Genus | Sphagneticola |
| Species | Sphagneticola gracilis |
Similar in genus Sphagneticola
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