Creeping forget-me-not (Myosotis rehsteineri)
Care, watering, light and tips for Creeping forget-me-not on Floravia.
Quick facts
- Family: Boraginaceae
- Difficulty: Demanding
- Watering: every 7 days
- Light: Partial shade
- Temperature: 10–30 °C
- Toxicity: Toxic to pets
About Creeping forget-me-not
Myosotis rehsteineri, also known as Rehsteiner's forget-me-not, is a small perennial herbaceous plant from the Boraginaceae family, prized for its delicate blue flowers. It forms dense, creeping mats, ideal for ground cover in rock gardens, along paths, or as an understory plant. Its tiny flowers, often with a yellow center, create a charming and subtle effect.
Native range
Sardinia and Corsica
Care tips
It prefers locations with partial or full shade, especially in warmer climates, to avoid heat stress. Watering should be regular, keeping the substrate consistently moist but well-drained, as it does not tolerate waterlogging. It thrives in humus-rich, cool soils with good moisture retention capacity. A common mistake is exposing it to direct full sun, which can scorch its leaves and reduce flowering.
How to save a dying Creeping forget-me-not
- Warning signs
- Yellowish or brown, wilting, droopy leaves.
- First aid
- Ensure constant substrate and air humidity. Place in semi-shade if exposed to direct sun. Check drainage.
- What kills it
- Prolonged dry substrate, strong direct sun exposure, lack of air humidity.
- Can it be saved?
- Yes, if you act quickly. It's quite resilient if humidity and light conditions are corrected.