Dichondra repens

Silver Ponyfoot

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Compact perennial groundcover with small rounded leaves and trailing stems, ideal for hanging baskets or erosion control.
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Plant Details

Common Name Silver Ponyfoot
Family Convolvulaceae
Genus Dichondra
Species Repens
Origin Americas (USA, Mexico)
Blooming Rarely flowers indoors; small pale greenish-yellow blooms in summer outdoors.
Leaf Color Silver-green to gray-green
Sunlight Half-shade / Sun
Category Outdoor plants
Pet Friendly check Yes
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Care & Maintenance

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Soil

Well-draining sandy loam or potting mix with perlite for aeration to prevent root rot.

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Watering

Moderate watering, allow soil surface to dry between waterings; drought tolerant once established.

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Sunlight & Care

Prefers full sun to partial shade; intense afternoon sun may scorch in hot climates indoors.

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Fertilization

Apply balanced liquid fertilizer monthly during active growing season (Spring-Summer).

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Pruning

Trim regularly to maintain shape and encourage dense growth in hanging baskets or ground cover.

Pest Control Aphid Spider Mite Whitefly

These are the insects and pathogens that commonly interact with this plant, including pests, parasites, and organisms typically associated with its care.

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Seasonal Periods

local_florist Flowering Period 3 months
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
eco Leaf Persistence 12 months
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
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Growing Parameters

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Temperature
50° – 90°
Fahrenheit
Ideal ambient air temperature range for healthy growth
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Humidity
40% – 75%
% relative
Optimal relative air humidity the plant thrives in
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Light (LUX)
1000 – 20000
Lux
Ambient illuminance level at the plant's surface
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Light (PAR)
10 – 250
mmol/m²/s
Photosynthetically active radiation (PAR) intensity
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Soil Moisture
20% – 60%
% volumetric
Water content in the growing medium
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Soil EC
350 – 1800
mS/cm
Electrical conductivity (nutrient concentration in soil water)

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