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Viola hederacea (Viola hederacea)

Viola hederacea, a perennial groundcover native to eastern Australia, features heart-shaped leaves and delicate white and green flowers, often with purple markings.

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Sunlight

Prefers partial shade to full shade.

Watering

Keep soil consistently moist.

Soil

Prefers moist, well-draining soil rich in organic matter. Tolerates a range of soil types.

Temperature

Ideal growing range is 15-25°C.

Habitat

Outdoor, Indoor, Greenhouse

Fertilizer

Feed with a balanced liquid fertilizer diluted to half strength.

Care Requirements

Light

Prefers partial shade to full shade.

Avoid intense afternoon sun.

Water

Keep soil consistently moist.

Water more during dry periods, less in cooler months.

Soil

Prefers moist, well-draining soil rich in organic matter. Tolerates a range of soil types.

Temperature

Ideal growing range is 15-25°C.

Can tolerate cooler temperatures but protect from frost.

Habitat

Outdoor, Indoor, Greenhouse

Fertilizer

Feed with a balanced liquid fertilizer diluted to half strength.

Apply every 4-6 weeks during the growing season.

Plant Overview

Plant Type

Creeper, Herb

Plant Category

Flowering, Ornamental

Plant Place Type

Groundcover, Pot, Garden

Plant Environment

Outdoor, Indoor, Greenhouse

Lifespan

Perennials

Plant Height

0.1-0.3 m

Spread

1-2 m

Growth Rate

Moderate

Dormancy

None

Leaf Color

Green

Leaf Type

Simple

Flower Size

1-2 cm

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Synonyms
Erpetion hederaceum (Labill.) Sweet
Taxonomy
  • kingdomPlantae
  • divisionTracheophyta
  • classMagnoliopsida
  • orderMalpighiales
  • familyViolaceae
  • genusViola
  • speciesViola hederacea
Toxicity

Toxic for humans

No

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Toxic for pets

No

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Edible

No

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