PL0053 Kidney Weed, Kidney Grass, Dichondra repens 马蹄金 肾叶打碗花, 7cm pot

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Product Details:
* Code Number: PL0053
* Botanical Name: Dichondra repens
* Common Names: Kidney Weed, Kidney Grass, Lawn Leaf
* Native Status: Native to Australia and New Zealand
* Foliage Type: Evergreen
* Plant Habit: Low-growing, creeping groundcover
* Description: Dichondra repens is a popular, fast-spreading native evergreen groundcover known for its kidney-shaped, bright green leaves. It forms a dense, lush carpet that serves as an excellent lawn substitute in low-foot-traffic areas, filling spaces between stepping stones, rockeries, garden borders, and hanging baskets.
* Mature Height / Width: Height: 2 cm – 5 cm | Width: Spreads rapidly up to 1 m+
* Position: Full Sun to Part Shade / Light Shade
* Soil Type: Well-drained, moist soil rich in organic matter; tolerant of various soil types
* Landscape Uses: Lawn replacement, groundcover, rockeries, garden borders, between pavers/stepping stones, under-planting, hanging baskets
* Pests & Diseases: Generally low maintenance; keep an eye out for slugs and snails in high-moisture conditions
* Cultural Notes: Roots readily along creeping stems at nodes, enabling fast, seamless ground coverage
* Plant Care: Keep soil consistently moist while establishing. Prune edges occasionally to contain spread. Apply a balanced slow-release fertilizer during spring.
* Family Name: Convolvulaceae
* Origin: Australia, New Zealand
* Characteristics: Distinctive kidney-shaped foliage, soft carpet texture, rapid creeping growth
* Requirements / Tolerances: High shade tolerance, light foot traffic, prefers moist conditions



【中文产品说明】
* 植物名称: 马蹄金 / 肾叶打碗花 (Dichondra repens / Kidney Weed / Kidney Grass)
* 植物类型: 常绿匍匐地被植物
* 株高与幅宽: 高度约 2-5 厘米 | 幅宽：快速蔓延生长（1米以上）
* 日照要求: 全日照至半阴 / 斑驳阴凉处
* 土壤要求: 排水良好且保持湿润的土壤
* 景观用途: 替代无重度踩踏的草坪、铺面步道缝隙绿化、岩石花园、花坛边饰及悬挂盆栽
* 养护说明: 建立初期需保持土壤湿润。茎节易生根蔓延，成坪速度快。春季可施缓释肥。抗病虫害能力佳，湿润季节注意防范蜗牛。