Plant Care Creeping Jenny Midnight Sun

Creeping Jenny Midnight Sun

Taxonomy

Lysimachia congestiflora
Lysimachia
Primulaceae
Ericales

How to care for Creeping Jenny Midnight Sun

šŸ’¦ Water

How often to water your Creeping Jenny Midnight Sun

Water needs for Creeping Jenny Midnight Sun
0.5 cups
every 9

Creeping Jenny Midnight Sun needs 0.5 cups of water every 9 when it doesnā€™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.

Calculate water needs of Creeping Jenny Midnight Sun

Water 0.5 cups every
9

Does your plant get direct sunlight?

Select the pot size

5"
ā˜€ļø Light

Finding light for Creeping Jenny Midnight Sun in your home

Light needs and placement for plant Creeping Jenny Midnight Sun: 1ft from a window
1ft or less from
a window

Creeping Jenny Midnight Sun love being close to bright, sunny windows šŸ˜Ž.

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

Creeping Jenny Midnight Sun does not tolerate low-light šŸš«.

Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Creeping Jenny Midnight Sun in your home šŸ”.

šŸŖ“ Nutrients

How to fertilize Creeping Jenny Midnight Sun

Nutrient, fertilizer, and repotting needs for Creeping Jenny Midnight Sun: 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 itā€™s likely grown enough to need a larger pot anyway.

To replenish this plant's nutrients, repot your Creeping Jenny Midnight Sun after it doubles in size or once a yearā€”whichever comes first.

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šŸ’” FAQs
ā­ Difficulty Level

Creeping Jenny Midnight Sun is generally considered an easy-to-care-for plant and makes a great choice for beginners!

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šŸ’¦ Water Needs

Creeping Jenny Midnight Sun 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.

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ā˜€ļø Sunlight Needs

Creeping Jenny Midnight Sun requires abundant, bright and direct light. Place it less than one foot from a window to ensure it receives enough light to survive šŸ’Ŗ. Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement in your home šŸ”.

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šŸ¶ šŸˆ šŸ‘¶ Toxicity

Greg does not have confirmed data on this plantā€™s toxicity. If you, a family member, or a pet consumes plant material of unknown toxicity, itā€™s always best to consult a medical professional.

If you or someone else ingested this plant, call Poison Control at US (800) 222-1222. If a pet consumed this plant, contact your veterinarian or the ASPCA atĀ US (888) 426-4435.

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šŸ’Ø Humidity

Creeping Jenny Midnight Sun doesnā€™t require additional humidity. Plants absorb most water through their root system rather than their leaves, so the best way to provide humidity for your plants is through watering the soil.

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šŸŖ“ Soil

Creeping Jenny Midnight Sun 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!

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šŸ’© Fertilizer

Creeping Jenny Midnight Sun should be repotted after it doubles in size or once a year, whichever comes first. Fresh potting soil has all the nutrients your plant needs, so as long as itā€™s refreshed yearly, you shouldnā€™t need to use fertilizer. Remember, plants get their energy from sunlight, not fertilizer!

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šŸŒŽ Native Region

Creeping Jenny Midnight Sun is native to Worldwide.


ā¬†ļø ā¬‡ļø Growth Pattern

Creeping Jenny Midnight Sun grows along the ground and sends out shoots which will spread across the soil.

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šŸŒ¦ļø Growing Outdoors

USDA Hardiness Zone
Creeping Jenny Midnight Sun can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 7a-9b. Find your local hardiness zone here.

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šŸŒ± Propagation

Creeping Jenny Midnight Sun 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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šŸ§ 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.


Care Summary for Creeping Jenny Midnight Sun

Creeping Jenny Midnight Sun

Creeping Jenny Midnight Sun


Greg recommends:

Water

0.5 cups every 9 days

Placement

< 1ft from a window

Nutrients

Repot after 2x growth

Based on the 4ā€ pot your plant is in, and that it doesnā€™t get direct sunlight.

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