Straggler Daisy
About Straggler Daisy
Horseherb is a shade tolerant groundcover in the daisy family. It is typically found in woodlands, meadows and disturbed sites. Tiny yellow flowers dot the bright green plants from spring to summer, their nectar attracting small butterflies.
Taxonomy
Calyptocarpus vialis
Calyptocarpus
Asteraceae
Asterales
Also known as
creeping Cinderella-weed and Creeping Cinderella weed
How to care for Straggler Daisy
How often to water your Straggler Daisy
every 9
Straggler Daisy needs 0.5 cups of water every 9 when it doesn’t get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot.
Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.
Water 0.5 cups every
9
Finding light for Straggler Daisy in your home
a window
Straggler Daisy love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.
Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.
Straggler Daisy does not tolerate low-light 🚫.
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How to fertilize Straggler Daisy
Most potting soils come with ample nutrients which plants use to produce new growth.
By the time your plant has depleted the nutrients in its soil it’s likely grown enough to need a larger pot anyway.
To replenish this plant's nutrients, repot your Straggler Daisy after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.
Care Summary for Straggler Daisy
Straggler Daisy
Greg recommends:
Water
0.5 cups every 9 days
Placement
< 1ft from a window
Nutrients
Repot after 2x growth
Based on the 4” pot your plant is in, and that it doesn’t get direct sunlight.