How much sunlight does my Catsfoot need?

Catsfoot requires abundant, bright and direct light. Place it less than one foot from a window to ensure it receives enough light to survive 💪. Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement in your home 🏡.

What type of soil should I use for my Catsfoot?

Catsfoot does best in well-draining soil . A good soil will contain lots of organic matter such as coco coir as well as perlite or vermiculite to help with drainage. Adding a handful of perlite to regular store-bought potting soil should do the trick!

Should I fertilize my Catsfoot?

Catsfoot is a fast growing plant and may deplete the nutrients in its soil over time. Replenish them with a gentle organic fertilizer or compost every 1-2 months depending on your location and season. Fertilize more often during the growing season and in warmer and brighter climates.

What is the growth pattern for Catsfoot?

Catsfoot grows along the ground and sends out shoots which will spread across the soil.

Can Catsfoot be grown outdoors?

USDA Hardiness Zone Catsfoot can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 3a-10b . Find your local hardiness zone here .

How can I propagate my Catsfoot?

Catsfoot can be propagated by division into new individual plants. Check to see if there is more than one plant. In some cases they may still be beneath the soil surface. If you feel confident, you may remove the soil to check for baby plantlets below! If there are multiple plants growing, unpot the plant and gently tug the plants apart, being careful not to disturb too many of the roots. They may be connected by large root segments which you may need to break to free the plantlet. Pot up the new plant in well-draining soil Repot the parent plant back into its original pot

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Q: Is Catsfoot easy to care for?

Catsfoot can be challenging to care for, according to some plant parents. Check out the reviews down below to learn from their experiences!

Q: How often should I water my Catsfoot?

Catsfoot prefers for the soil to dry out between waterings and should be watered regularly . Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.

About Catsfoot

Glechoma hederacea is an invasive perennial in the mint family. It is often found on roadsides, lawns, shady spots, waste places and thickets. It prefers partial sun, moist conditions and fertile loamy soil. It spreads aggressively and is difficult to destroy without resorting to herbicides.

Taxonomy

Scientific name

Glechoma hederacea

Genus

Glechoma

Family

Lamiaceae

Order

Lamiales

Also known as

Creeping Charlie, Creeping Charlie, Ground-ivy, Gill-over-the-ground, Alehoof, Tunhoof, Field balm, Run-away-robin and Creeping jenny

How to care for Catsfoot

Water

How often to water your Catsfoot

Catsfoot needs 0.5 cups of water every 9 when it doesn’t get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot located in Columbia, South Carolina.

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
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Finding light for Creeping Charlie in your home

Light needs and placement for plant Catsfoot: 1ft from a window

Catsfoot love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.

Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to ensure it receives enough light to survive during this time of reduced sunlight intensity in Columbia, South Carolina ⛅.

Catsfoot does not tolerate low-light 🚫.

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