Lotus tenellus
Care, watering, light and tips for Lotus tenellus on Floravia.
Quick facts
- Family: Fabaceae
- Difficulty: Easy to care for
- Watering: every 7 days
- Light: Full sun
- Temperature: 5–35 °C
- Toxicity: Toxic to pets
About Lotus tenellus
Lotus tenellus, also known as Blaugrüner Hornklee, is a low-growing perennial herbaceous plant, valued for its blue-green foliage and small yellow flowers that appear in summer. It's an excellent choice for rock gardens, dry gardens, or as ground cover in sunny areas, adding a touch of color and texture. Its creeping habit and hardiness make it ideal for borders and as a low-maintenance ornamental plant.
Native range
Canary Islands
Care tips
It requires full sun for optimal growth and abundant flowering. It is very drought-tolerant once established, so watering should be moderate, allowing the substrate to dry out completely between waterings; overwatering is its main enemy. It prefers well-drained soils, even poor or sandy ones, and does not tolerate waterlogging. Avoid planting it in overly wet or excessively shady areas, as this can lead to root rot and poor development.
How to save a dying Lotus tenellus
- Warning signs
- Yellowing or browning leaves, general wilting, leaf drop.
- First aid
- Check watering, ensure good drainage, move to semi-shade.
- What kills it
- Overwatering (root rot) and intense direct sun (burns).
- Can it be saved?
- Yes, if roots aren't too rotted and you act fast.