Ditch-stonecrop (Penthorum)

Ditch-stonecrop

Ditch-stonecrop are erect herbaceous perennials about 50 cm tall. The genus consists of two species, one from east Asia and one from eastern North America.

Scientific classification

Genus

Ditch-stonecrop (Penthorum)

Family

Penthorum

Order

Saxifrages, stonecrops and allies

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Perennial

Lifespan

Semi-evergreen

Leaf type

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Species

Oriental penthorum Ditch stonecrop

Care Guide for Ditch-stonecrop

Every week

Water

Partial sun

Sunlight

5 - 25 ℃

Ideal Temperature

Water: Thriving in moist environments, ditch-stonecrop prefers consistent moisture and shows moderate drought tolerance. It benefits from weekly watering, reflecting its native habitat's conditions. As an herbaceous perennial, ditch-stonecrop's growth cycles are influenced by water availability, affecting its vegetative and reproductive phases.

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