Wedgeleaf fogfruit (Phyla cuneifolia)
Care, watering, light and tips for Wedgeleaf fogfruit on Floravia.
Quick facts
- Family: Verbenaceae
- Difficulty: Easy to care for
- Watering: every 7 days
- Light: Partial shade
- Temperature: 10–30 °C
About Wedgeleaf fogfruit
Phyla cuneifolia, also known as Wedge-leaf Frogfruit, is a fast-growing and vigorous groundcover plant, ideal for covering large areas of soil. Its small, grayish-green leaves and tiny, often whitish or pinkish flowers make it perfect for low-maintenance gardens, rockeries, or as a lawn substitute in low-traffic areas. It attracts pollinators and adds an interesting texture to the landscape.
Native range
North and South America
Care tips
This species thrives in full sun, though it tolerates some partial shade; good sun exposure encourages abundant flowering. It is very drought-tolerant once established, so watering should be moderate, especially in winter, to avoid waterlogging. It prefers well-drained soils, even poor or sandy ones, adapting to various conditions. A common mistake is overwatering, which can rot its roots, as it is a plant that prefers drier conditions.
How to save a dying Wedgeleaf fogfruit
- Warning signs
- Yellowish or whitish leaves, soft and blackened stems, lack of flowering.
- First aid
- Transplant to well-drained soil, prune damaged parts, and reduce watering.
- What kills it
- Overwatering causing root rot, poorly drained soil, or excessive shade.
- Can it be saved?
- Yes, if roots aren't completely rotted and conditions are corrected.