Monday, November 16, 2009

For the plant "Creeping Charlie", what would the best soil type to put it in??

Creeping charlie (Glechoma hederacea), also known as ground ivy and creeping jenny, grows in any soil %26amp; thrives in moist, shady spots such as under trees and shrubs.


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It's considered a weed by many.


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A different Creeping Charlie Latin name: Pilea nummulariifolia is a good choice for hanging baskets. It has light green leaves on reddish stems..


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Pileas grow best in a well drained potting medium rich in organic matter. Many of the commercially formulated or nursery blended peat-like mixes with good aeration characteristics can be used for production of pilea. A low pH should be adjusted to 5.0 to 6.0 with dolomitic limestone. Plants should be fertilized with a liquid or soluble formulation with a 3-1-2 or similar analysis ratio at the rate of 1.7 to 2.3 pounds of actual nitrogen per 1000 square feet per month. Microelements can be added at the time the potting medium is formulated or during plant production as a liquid supplement.


http://www.mrec.ifas.ufl.edu/Foliage/fol...


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