Ivy-leaved toadflax.

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Nivel de cuidados

Fácil

Tipo de planta

Perennial herb

Luz

Partial shade to full shade

Luz en interior

Luz indirecta brillante

Riego

Cada 3 a 7 días

Tamaño adulto

6 inches tall

Ritmo de crecimiento

Rápido

Rusticidad

USDA 5 a 9

Floración

Late spring to early autumn

Cuidados

Keep the soil consistently moist but never soggy to mimic its natural cool, rocky habitat. Watch for wilting during hot spells, as this plant prefers cooler temperatures and shade. If it gets too leggy, don't hesitate to trim it back to encourage a bushier shape.

Riego

Water whenever the top inch of soil feels dry to the touch.

Abonado

Apply a balanced liquid fertilizer once a month during the active growing season.

Poda

Trim back long, straggly stems to maintain a tidy appearance and promote new growth.

Trasplante

Repot only when the plant becomes root-bound or the soil loses its structure.

Suelo

Well-draining, gritty soil

pH del suelo

Neutral to slightly alkaline

Temperatura

-15 a 30°C

Humedad

40 a 70%

Tolerancia a la sequía

Baja

Longevidad

Perennial, typically 3 to 5 years.

Resistencia a ciervos y conejos

Moderada

Seguridad

Personas

There are no reports of significant toxicity, but it is not intended for consumption.

Niños

The small size of the plant and its tendency to grow in cracks may make it a minor choking hazard if small parts are ingested by children.

Comestibilidad

This plant is not considered edible and should be kept away from food preparation areas.

Cómo identificarla

• Small, ivy-shaped, lobed leaves
• Delicate, lilac-colored snapdragon flowers
• Trailing, slender, reddish stems
• Tiny, rounded seed capsules

Altura

0,05 a 0,15m

Anchura

0,3 a 0,6m

Hojas

green, evergreen

Flores

lilac, purple, white, 0,5 a 1cm

Problemas frecuentes

• Slugs — These mollusks can chew holes in the foliage during damp weather.
• Root rot — Occurs when the plant is kept in waterlogged soil without proper drainage.

Cómo cultivarla

Propagación

seed, division, cuttings

Cuándo plantar

spring, autumn

Cuidados en invierno

It is largely evergreen in mild climates, but may die back in severe cold. Simply clear away any dead foliage in early spring to encourage fresh growth.

En maceta

It is excellent for containers, especially hanging baskets where it can trail over the edges.

Pair this plant with other low growing rock garden species that prefer similar moisture levels to create a lush, green tapestry.

Buenas compañeras

• Polystichum — They share a love for cool, shaded, and moist rock crevices.
• Lysimachia nummularia — Both plants provide excellent ground cover in moist, shaded areas.

Especies parecidas

• Cymbalaria pallida — It is a very close relative with slightly larger flowers.

Ciencia

Familia

Plantaginaceae

Género

Cymbalaria

Orden

Lamiales

Clase

Magnoliopsida

Distribución natural

Southern and central Europe.

Conservación

It is considered an invasive species in some parts of North America where it outcompetes native rock dwelling plants.

It thrives in cool, damp crevices of stone walls where it finds protection from direct heat and competition.

Valor para la fauna

nectar source

Polinizadores

abejas, mariposas

Usos

rock gardens, wall plantings, ground cover, container filler

Taxonomía cotejada con GBIF.

Lo que más preguntan

Will it damage my brick walls?

Generally no, it grows in existing mortar gaps and does not actively pry bricks apart.

Can I grow it in full sun?

It prefers partial shade but will tolerate full sun if the soil remains consistently moist.

De dónde viene el nombre

Cymbalaria refers to the cymbal shaped leaves, while muralis means of walls, describing its natural habitat perfectly.

Bueno saberlo

• It is commonly known as Kenilworth ivy because it was once abundant at Kenilworth Castle.
• The plant is a master of colonizing vertical surfaces like brick walls and stone bridges.
• It is a member of the plantain family, Plantaginaceae.
• The tiny flowers look like miniature snapdragons.

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