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Nertera granadensis
Also Known As
- Nertera depressa
- Baby Tears
- Coral Bead Plant
- Pin Cushion Plant
Plant type
perennial, groundcover
size
- H: 1"-6"
- W: 6"-18"
planting zones
- 9a-11
Nertera granadensis plant details
Nertera granadensis is a broadleaf evergreen perennial groundcover with green foliage. In summer white flowers emerge followed by orange fruit. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and even moisture water. Does well in average and well-drained soil.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Nertera granadensis
- Plant type: perennial groundcover
- Plant family: rubiaceae
- Foliage: evergreen green
- Mature size: 6 IN - 18 IN - wide, 1 IN - 6 IN - tall
- Flowers: white blooms in summer
- Uses: container plant, houseplant, tropical-looking
GROWING CONDITIONS for Nertera granadensis
- USDA Zones: 9a - 11
- Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
- Watering frequency: even moisture
- Soil needs: average and well-drained
Nursery contributed plant descriptions
Also know as the bead plant, or flowering duckweed, this mat forming creeping plant has very tiny leaves producing star shaped flowers followed by round orange bead like berries in early spring to mid summer. Likes a cool sunny area
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How to Grow Nertera granadensis
Sun Exposure
- sun - mostly sun
Water Needs
- even moisture
Soil Needs
- average
- well-drained
Features
Foliage Color
- green
Flower Color
- white
Fruit
- orange
Flower Season
- summer
Foliage Season
- evergreen
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