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Creeping Charlie

About Creeping Charlie

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

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

How to care for Creeping Charlie

💦 Water

How often to water your Creeping Charlie

Creeping Charlie 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

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☀️ Light

Finding light for Creeping Charlie in your home

Creeping Charlie love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.

Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.

Creeping Charlie does not tolerate low-light 🚫.

Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Creeping Charlie in your home 🏡.

🪴 Nutrients

How to fertilize Creeping Charlie

Nutrient, fertilizer, and repotting needs for Creeping Charlie: repot after 2X growth

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 Creeping Charlie after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.

Whats happening to my baby K so i'm sorta? New to keeping plants. Like i've been digging up random plants since I was 6 and just potting them randomly but idk whats wrong with him. He's in low light and i potted him around 2 weeks ago after propagating him. Help please

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💡 FAQs

⭐ Difficulty Level

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

Common Creeping Charlie Problems →

💦 Water Needs

Creeping Charlie 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.

Creeping Charlie Root Rot →

☀️ Sunlight Needs

Creeping Charlie 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 🏡.

🐶 🐈 👶 Toxicity

Creeping Charlie is not safe to consume. If you, a family member, or a pet has ingested any amount of plant material contact Poison Control, US (800) 222-1222, or your veterinarian. If you have children, cats, or dogs in the home, we suggest keeping this plant out of reach.

Is Creeping Charlie Edible? →

Creeping Charlie Toxicity to Cats →

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Creeping Charlie Toxicity to Humans →

🪴 Soil

Creeping Charlie 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!

What Are Healthy Creeping Charlie Roots →

💩 Fertilizer

Creeping Charlie 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.

⬆️ ⬇️ Growth Pattern

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

Creeping Charlie Lifecycle →

Creeping Charlie Size Guide →

🌦️ Growing Outdoors

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

Creeping Charlie Hardiness Zones →

Is Creeping Charlie a Weed? →

🌱 Propagation

Creeping Charlie 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

🍂 Yellow Leaves

Yellow leaves aren’t always a reason to panic, and can be a normal part of a plant’s life cycle. Unless brand new leaves are turning yellow or all the leaves change color at once, it’s likely just your plant shedding old leaves.

Overwatering and root rot are the most likely cause of problems in Creeping Charlie, since they are sensitive to wet soil. The leaves may also appear to be curling or drooping. Less often, yellow leaves are caused by underwatering, nutrient deficiencies, or pests.

Replace soggy soil with fresh, dry soil and download Greg to make sure your plant never gets overwatered again!

🧐 Troubleshooting

When troubleshooting a sad-looking houseplant, start by checking for signs of distress in its leaves, such as yellowing, browning, or drooping, which can indicate overwatering or nutrient deficiencies.

Inspect the soil moisture; too dry or too wet soil can cause problems.

Ensure the plant is getting the right amount of light, as too much or too little can stress it.

Finally, consider environmental factors like temperature and humidity, and adjust care routines accordingly to revive your plant.