Sticky Mouse Ear Chickweed
Cerastium glomeratum
Watering:
Minimal
Propagation:
Division,Seed Propagation,Stem Propagation,Layering Propagation
Hardiness Zone:
Sun:
full sun,part shade
Leaf:
Yes
Leaf Color:
green,gray,gray
Growth Rate:
Low
Drought Tolerant:
Yes
Salt Tolerant:
Yes
Invasive:
Yes
Care Level:
Medium
watering
Sticky Mouse Ear Chickweed should be watered regularly, about once a week when temperatures are cool. During hot, dry periods, the plant will need more water, so it should be watered twice a week or even daily. Aim to keep the soil evenly moist without waterlogging. The best way to check if it needs watering is to feel the soil. If it's dry, it's time to water. If it's cool and still damp, then wait a few days before checking again.
sunlight
Sticky Mouse Ear Chickweed (Cerastium glomeratum) prefers bright, full sun locations for optimal growth. It requires at least 6 hours of direct sunlight a day during the growing season, preferably in the morning. This plant can also tolerate some light shade, especially during the hottest parts of the day, and can tolerate part shade for a few hours a day in the summer. In cooler climates, it may do well in either full sun or part shade conditions. Avoid full shade.
pruning
Sticky Mouse Ear Chickweed should be pruned in late spring or early summer. Prune back the stems and flower heads of the current season's growth back to the leaf rosette and remove any spent flowers. This will promote bushier and fuller growth which in turn will encourage flowering. Pruning too harshly should be avoided as this may damage the plant.
