How to Grow and Care for Creeping charlie

Creeping charlie, also known as Swedish ivy, Creeping pilea, Water cress, Creeping Jenny

Creeping charlie is known for its vigorous growth and adaptability, making it generally easy to care for. Key care points include providing bright, indirect light and consistent moisture without overwatering. Special care should be taken to avoid water stagnation, which can lead to root rot. Regular pruning will help maintain its shape and prevent it from becoming invasive in garden settings.

Watering schedule: Twice per week

Sunlight Requirements: Partial sun

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Planting and Growing Creeping charlie

Toughness	High
Care Level	Medium
Care Difficulty	Easy
Lifespan	Perennial
Watering Schedule	Twice per week
Sunlight Requirements	Partial sun
Soil Type	Potting Mix, Garden Soil
Soil pH	6-7
Hardiness Zones	10-11

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Creeping charlie exhibits a lush, mat-forming growth habit, characterized by its vibrant, oval-shaped leaves. Each leaf typically measures around 1-2 inches (2.5-5 cm) in length, and features delicately scalloped edges and a glossy, medium green surface. The foliage has a distinctive crinkly appearance, attributed to the pattern of sunken veins. Its fleshy stems, which span outward, have the capacity to root at nodes when in contact with soil. Small and often overlooked, creeping charlie's bloom presents as white to pinkish flowers.