Plant Care Creeping Groundsel

Creeping Groundsel

1.0 out of 5 (1 experiences)

Creeping Groundsel has a Fast grower plant personality Fast grower

Also known as

Cape ivy

Taxonomy

Senecio angulatus
Senecio
Asteraceae
Asterales

How to care for Creeping Groundsel

💦 Water

How often to water your Creeping Groundsel

Water needs for Creeping Groundsel
0.5 cups
every 12

Creeping Groundsel needs 0.5 cups of water every 12 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.

Calculate water needs of Creeping Groundsel

Water 0.5 cups every
12

Does your plant get direct sunlight?

Select the pot size

5"
☀️ Light

Finding light for Creeping Groundsel in your home

Light needs and placement for plant Creeping Groundsel: 3ft from a window
3ft or less from
a window

Creeping Groundsel may have difficulty thriving, and will drop leaves 🍃, without ample sunlight.

Place it less than 3 feet from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.

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

🪴 Nutrients

How to fertilize Creeping Groundsel

Nutrient, fertilizer, and repotting needs for Creeping Groundsel: 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 Groundsel after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.

Browse #CreepingGroundsel
💡 FAQs
💦 Water Needs

Creeping Groundsel thrives in dry soil and should be watered sparingly. Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.

Creeping Groundsel Water Frequency →

Creeping Groundsel Root Rot →


☀️ Sunlight Needs

Creeping Groundsel may have difficulty thriving and will drop leaves 🍃 without ample sunlight. Place it less than 3 feet from a window to maximize the potential for growth. Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement in your home 🏡.

Creeping Groundsel Light Requirements →

Creeping Groundsel Direct Sunlight Needs & Tolerance →


🐶 🐈 👶 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.

Creeping Groundsel Toxicity to Cats →

Creeping Groundsel Toxicity to Dogs →

Creeping Groundsel Toxicity to Humans →


💨 Humidity

Creeping Groundsel prefers dry environments. Providing extra humidity or misting your plant allows water to linger on leaves, which can create the perfect environment for harmful types of fungi.

Creeping Groundsel Humidity Needs →


🪴 Soil

Creeping Groundsel is very sensitive to wet soil, so choose a potting soil that drains very well and doesn’t retain too much moisture. A good soil will have lots of perlite or vermiculite for drainage and some organic matter for nutrition. A few handfuls of perlite added to regular store-bought cactus soil will do the trick!

Best Soil Mix for Creeping Groundsel →

When and How to Successfully Repot Creeping Groundsel →


💩 Fertilizer

Creeping Groundsel grows very slowly and doesn’t require added fertilizer. Replacing your plant’s potting soil once a year should provide them with more than enough nutrition. Remember, plants get their energy from sunlight, not fertilizer!

How Much and When to Fertilize Creeping Groundsel →


❄️ Dormancy

It’s common for Creeping Groundsel to go dormant in the wintertime and you may notice their growth slow down. Waterings should be spaced out more during this time.


🌎 Native Region

Creeping Groundsel is native to Worldwide.


🧐 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 Groundsel

Creeping Groundsel

Creeping Groundsel


Greg recommends:

Water

0.5 cups every 12 days

Placement

< 3ft from a window

Nutrients

Repot after 2x growth

Based on the 4” pot your plant is in, and that it doesn’t get direct sunlight.

What other plant parents say

Creeping Groundsel has a Fast grower plant personality Fast grower 1
@StokesyH avatar
@@StokesyH
leaf-1 8 Plants
xp 362 XP
globe Newport, Wales
05/04/2021

It is a very good starter plant :) it survives drought and loves a lot of sunlight

Fast grower Fast grower

Trending in your area

Similar to Creeping Groundsel

Discover rare plants