What kind of growing environment is suitable for Dichondra repens
Dichondra repens is a plant in the genus Dichondra, family Convolvulaceae. It is distributed in areas south of the Yangtze River in China and other places. It is a perennial creeping herbaceous plant and a resource-rich traditional Miao folk medicinal material.
Other names of Dichondra repens
Dichondra repens, also known as Kidneyweed, Yellow Gallweed, Pursed Weed, Soft Dumpling Weed, Golden Thread, Fallen Skin Weed, Wine Cup Nest, Golden Tile, Chicken Eye Weed, Small Lantern Herb, Small Patience Weed, Small Half-Side Lotus, Ground Not Pull, Apricot Seed Weed, Small Yuanbao Weed, Ground Penny, Small Toad Bowl, Nine Linked Rings, Fish Dropping, Small Half-Side Coin.
Growth habits of Dichondra repens
It grows in semi-shaded, moist fields or mountain areas with fertile soil. It is shade-tolerant, moisture-tolerant, slightly drought-tolerant, and only tolerates light trampling. When the temperature drops to -6°C to -7°C, it will suffer frost damage. Once successfully established, it can grow vigorously and set its own seed. It has strong adaptability.
Landscape uses of Dichondra repens
Dichondra repens is low-growing, with well-developed roots and stems, remains evergreen through all four seasons, has strong resistance, and has a high coverage rate. It can be called a "green carpet." It is suitable for cultivation and viewing in parks, government offices, courtyard green spaces, and similar sites, and can also be used as a soil-fixing material on ditch slopes, embankment slopes, roadsides, and similar places.
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