How to Grow and Care for Mollugo

Mollugo is a low-maintenance plant, suitable for both beginners and experienced gardeners. It prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. A special care point is that mollugo is drought-tolerant, requiring minimal watering once established. Regularly removing dead or damaged leaves will promote healthy growth and maintain its appearance.

Watering schedule: Every week

Sunlight Requirements: Full sun

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Planting and Growing Mollugo

Care Difficulty	Easy
Lifespan	Annual
Watering Schedule	Every week
Sunlight Requirements	Full sun
Soil pH	6-7.5
Hardiness Zones	5-11

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Green carpetweed

The green carpetweed (Mollugo verticillata) is a common annual weed often considered invasive. It likely originated in the American tropics but has propagated across much of the world. In summer, it spreads to create a “carpet” of ground-covering foliage and is thus often considered a weedy pest in gardens.

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