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Taxonomy
Lysimachia congestiflora
Lysimachia
Primulaceae
Ericales

How to care for Creeping Jenny Midnight Sun

How often to water your Creeping Jenny Midnight Sun

every 9
Creeping Jenny Midnight Sun needs 0.5 cups of water every 9 when it doesnāt 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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Finding light for Creeping Jenny Midnight Sun in your home

a window
Creeping Jenny Midnight Sun love being close to bright, sunny windows š.
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 š«.
Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Creeping Jenny Midnight Sun in your home š”.

How to fertilize Creeping Jenny Midnight Sun

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 itās 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 yearāwhichever comes first.

Creeping Jenny Midnight Sun is generally considered an easy-to-care-for plant and makes a great choice for beginners!
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.
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 šŖ. Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement in your home š”.
Toxicity
Greg does not have confirmed data on this plantās toxicity. If you, a family member, or a pet consumes plant material of unknown toxicity, itās always best to consult a medical professional.
If you or someone else ingested this plant, call Poison Control atĀ US (800) 222-1222.Ā If a pet consumed this plant, contact your veterinarian or the ASPCA atĀ US (888) 426-4435.
Humidity
Creeping Jenny Midnight Sun doesnāt 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.
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!
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 itās refreshed yearly, you shouldnāt need to use fertilizer. Remember, plants get their energy from sunlight, not fertilizer!
Native Region
Creeping Jenny Midnight Sun is native to Worldwide.
Growth Pattern
Creeping Jenny Midnight Sun grows along the ground and sends out shoots which will spread across the soil.
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.
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
Care Summary for Creeping Jenny Midnight Sun
Creeping Jenny Midnight Sun
Greg recommends:

0.5 cups every 9 days

< 1ft from a window

Repot after 2x growth
Based on the 4ā pot your plant is in, and that it doesnāt get direct sunlight.
