Herniaria hirsuta
Care, watering, light and tips for Herniaria hirsuta on Floravia.
Quick facts
- Family: Caryophyllaceae
- Difficulty: Easy to care for
- Watering: every 7 days
- Light: Partial shade
- Temperature: 10–30 °C
About Herniaria hirsuta
Herniaria hirsuta, known as lodnebrokkurt, is a small annual or biennial herbaceous plant belonging to the Caryophyllaceae family. It is characterized by its prostrate and branched stems, covered with rough hairs, and its tiny greenish flowers. It is ideal for rock gardens, covering dry and poor soils, or as a filler plant in pots.
Native range
Temperate and warm regions of Europe, Asia, and North Africa.
Care tips
It requires full sun to partial shade and prefers well-drained soils, even poor and sandy ones. Watering should be infrequent, allowing the substrate to dry out completely between waterings, as it is very drought-tolerant. Avoid excessive moisture, especially in the substrate, as this can lead to root rot. It does not require frequent fertilization.
How to save a dying Herniaria hirsuta
- Warning signs
- Yellowish or reddish leaves, dry and brittle stems, stunted growth.
- First aid
- Move to partial shade, water moderately only when soil is dry, improve drainage.
- What kills it
- Overwatering in heavy soils, leading to root rot.
- Can it be saved?
- Yes, if roots are not completely rotten and watering is corrected promptly.