Sagina Procumbens
Also known as
Birdeye Pearlwort, Birdeye Pearlwort, Procumbent pearlwort and Matted pearlwort
Taxonomy
Sagina procumbens
Sagina
Caryophyllaceae
Caryophyllales
How to care for Sagina Procumbens
How often to water your Sagina Procumbens
Sagina Procumbens needs 0.5 cups of water every 9 when it doesn’t get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot.
Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.
Water 0.5 cups every
9
Finding light for Birdeye Pearlwort in your home
Sagina Procumbens love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.
Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.
Sagina Procumbens does not tolerate low-light 🚫.
Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Sagina Procumbens in your home 🏡.
How to fertilize Sagina Procumbens
Most potting soils come with ample nutrients which plants use to produce new growth.
By the time your plant has depleted the nutrients in its soil it’s likely grown enough to need a larger pot anyway.
To replenish this plant's nutrients, repot your Sagina Procumbens after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.
Care Summary for Sagina Procumbens
Sagina Procumbens
Greg recommends:
0.5 cups every 9 days
< 1ft from a window
Repot after 2x growth
Based on the 4” pot your plant is in, and that it doesn’t get direct sunlight.