Dichondra argentea grow and care – herbaceous of the genus Dichondra also known as Silver falls or Ponysfoots, Dichondra argentea perennial evergreen or annual plant, also used as ornamental drought tolerant plant and ground cover, can grow in subtropical, mediterranean, temperate or tropic climate and grow in hardiness zone 10+ (as perennial) 6+ (as annual).
Leaves color green-gray to silvery in heart shape.
Flower color green or yellow in star flower.
Well-drained soil
What is the best way to start growing?
Plant / Seed / Vegetative reproduction
Is it necessary to graft or use vegetative reproduction?
No
Difficulties or problems when growing:
?
Planting season:
Spring (as annual) / spring to summer (as perennial) / all year in hotter climate
Pests and diseases:
?
Pruning season:
Autumn / Winter
How to prune:
Just for design
Size of the plant?
5-20cm, 2-8 inches (but when it weeping can be bigger)
Growth speed in optimal condition:
Fast growing / Medium growing
Water requirement:
Small amount of water / Average amount of water
Light conditions in optimal condition for growing:
Full Sun / Half Shade
Is it possible to grow indoor as houseplant?
No
Growing is also possible in a planter /flowerpot / containers:
Yes
Bloom season?
Spring / Summer
General information about the flower:
Star flower shape, in yellow or green color
Dichondra argentea
Planting Season: Autumn Planting, Spring Planting, Summer planting, Winter planting
Light exposure requirements: Full sun Plants, Part shade Plants
Climates that the plant can grow: Desert Climate, Mediterranean Climate, Subtropics Climate, Temperate Climate, Tropics Climate
Growing speed of the plant: Average growing plants, Fast growing plants
Plant life-form: Annual plant, Evergreen, Herbaceous, Perennial plant
Plant Uses: Drought tolerant plants, Ground cover plants, Ornamental plants
Requirements for watering the plant: Regularly water, Small amounts of water
Hardiness zones: Hardiness zone 10, Hardiness zone 11, Hardiness zone 12, Hardiness zone 13, Hardiness zone 6, Hardiness zone 7, Hardiness zone 8, Hardiness zone 9
Ornamental parts: Ornamental leaves, Ornamental plant
Leaf color: Gray leaves
Blooming season: Spring flowers, Summer flowers
Flower colors: Green flower, Yellow flower
Harvest Season:
Edible Parts:
Culinary uses: