Glechoma Hederacea
About Glechoma Hederacea
Glechoma hederacea is an invasive perennial in the mint family. It is often found on roadsides, lawns, shady spots, waste places and thickets. It prefers partial sun, moist conditions and fertile loamy soil. It spreads aggressively and is difficult to destroy without resorting to herbicides.
Taxonomy
Glechoma hederacea
Glechoma
Lamiaceae
Lamiales
Also known as
Creeping Charlie, Creeping Charlie, Ground-ivy, Gill-over-the-ground, Alehoof, Tunhoof, Catsfoot, Field balm, Run-away-robin and Creeping jenny
How to care for Glechoma Hederacea
How often to water your Glechoma Hederacea
Glechoma Hederacea 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 Creeping Charlie in your home
Glechoma Hederacea love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.
Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.
Glechoma Hederacea does not tolerate low-light 🚫.
Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Glechoma Hederacea in your home 🏡.
How to fertilize Glechoma Hederacea
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 Glechoma Hederacea after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.
Care Summary for Glechoma Hederacea
Glechoma Hederacea
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.