Michaux's Stitchwort

About Michaux's Stitchwort

Sabulina michauxii can be found growing along rocky summits, woodlands, forests, ledges and rock crevices. It has a low growing habit, growing in dense clumps and tuffs and often matted. Small dished shaped white 5-petaled flowers grow as a form called floral cup.

Taxonomy

Scientific name

Sabulina michauxii

Genus

Sabulina

Family

Caryophyllaceae

Order

Caryophyllales

Also known as

rock sandwort

How to care for Michaux's Stitchwort

💦 Water

How often to water your Michaux's Stitchwort

Michaux's Stitchwort 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 Michaux's Stitchwort in your home

Michaux's Stitchwort love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.

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

Michaux's Stitchwort does not tolerate low-light 🚫.

Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Michaux's Stitchwort in your home 🏡.

🪴 Nutrients

How to fertilize Michaux's Stitchwort

Nutrient, fertilizer, and repotting needs for Michaux's Stitchwort: 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 Michaux's Stitchwort after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.

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💡 FAQs

💦 Water Needs

Michaux's Stitchwort 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

Michaux's Stitchwort 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

Greg does not have confirmed data on this plant’s toxicity. If you, a family member, or a pet consumes plant material of unknown toxicity, it’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 at US (888) 426-4435.

🪴 Soil

Michaux's Stitchwort 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!

🧐 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.