Arenaria funiculata Plant Care
Arenaria funiculata Fior & P.O.Karis
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Arenaria funiculata is a species of flowering plant in the family Caryophyllaceae. It is subshrub endemic to southern Spain.
Every 7–10 days
Full sun to partial shade
50–75°F
40–60%
At a glance
How do you care for Arenaria funiculata?
Water Arenaria funiculata every 7–10 days, letting the top layer of soil dry out between waterings, and give it full sun to partial shade. It prefers temperatures of 50–75°F (10–24°C) and 40–60% humidity.
Where Is the Arenaria funiculata Native To?
What Is the Arenaria funiculata?
Arenaria funiculata (Arenaria funiculata) belongs to the Caryophyllaceae family within the Arenaria genus. Arenaria funiculata is native to the Sierra Nevada from 1,850 to 2,450 metres elevation.
Arenaria funiculata displays a low mat-forming ground cover growth habit, reaching up to 0.1 ft tall with a spread of approximately 0.5 ft. Arenaria funiculata produces small white or pink flowers in clusters.
Leaf size: approximately 0.5 inches.
How Often Should You Water a Arenaria funiculata?
Arenaria funiculata requires watering every 7–10 days. Allow the top layer of soil to dry between waterings to prevent root rot. Reduce watering frequency during winter when growth slows.
Watering Frequency
Every 7–10 days
Let soil partially dry between waterings
What Light Does the Arenaria funiculata Need?
Arenaria funiculata thrives in full sun to partial shade.
Light Requirement
Full sun to partial shade
What Temperature and Humidity Does the Arenaria funiculata Prefer?
Arenaria funiculata grows best at temperatures of 50–75°F. Arenaria funiculata prefers humidity levels of 40–60%.
Temperature
50–75°F
Humidity
40–60%
What Soil Mix Works Best for a Arenaria funiculata?
Well-draining sandy soil with added organic matter like compost or peat moss. Good drainage is essential for Arenaria funiculata to prevent waterlogging, which leads to root rot and fungal issues.
How Do You Repot a Arenaria funiculata?
Divide and replant every 2-3 years in early spring. Choose a pot one size larger than the current container, and ensure it has drainage holes to allow excess water to escape.
How Do You Propagate a Arenaria funiculata?
Arenaria funiculata can be propagated through seeds, division of clumps. Similar propagation techniques also apply to large-flowered sandwort plant care, which shares the same genus.
Is the Arenaria funiculata Toxic to Pets and Children?
Pet safety not verified
The ASPCA does not list Arenaria funiculata, so we can't confirm whether it is safe for cats and dogs. Keep pets from chewing it as a precaution.
This is a general caution, not veterinary or medical advice. If your pet ate a plant, contact your vet or animal poison control.
See all plants toxic to cats and plants toxic to dogs.
What Pests and Diseases Affect the Arenaria funiculata?
Arenaria funiculata is susceptible to aphids, spider mites, slugs. Inspect the foliage regularly, especially along leaf undersides and stems. Treat infestations promptly with insecticidal soap or neem oil to prevent spread.
Yellow leaves, brown tips or drooping? See common plant problems and how to fix them.
What USDA Hardiness Zone Does the Arenaria funiculata Need?
Arenaria funiculata grows outdoors in USDA Zone 12a. It survives winters down to planting zone 12a. Arenaria funiculata is native to the Sierra Nevada from 1,850 to 2,450 metres elevation. In cooler regions, grow Arenaria funiculata as a houseplant or bring it indoors before the first frost.
Hardiness Zone
Zone 12a
Keep exploring plants
Arenaria funiculata is one of many species covered in the complete plant care and identification guide, which groups plants by genus, attribute, and popularity.
It belongs to the Arenaria genus — compare its care with other Arenaria species on PlantoScan.
Arenaria is part of the Caryophyllaceae plant family — browse all Caryophyllaceae genera and species.
Arenaria funiculata thrives in bright light and direct sun — see other bright-light plants.
More Arenaria Species
Other Arenaria species in PlantoScan's care catalogue share similar watering, light, and soil preferences:
Sources
- Scientific name & taxonomy: Arenaria funiculata Fior & P.O.Karis, family Caryophyllaceae (first published in Cladistics 23: 371 (2007)) — World Flora Online record, IPNI name record.
- Pet toxicity: Pet safety not verified: the ASPCA does not list Arenaria funiculata, so we can't confirm whether it is safe for cats and dogs. Checked against the ASPCA plant list; any other toxicity note on this page comes from PlantoScan's plant database.
- Hardiness zone: USDA Zone 12a, calculated from the plant's minimum temperature.
- Care values(watering, light, temperature, humidity, soil, fertilizing): PlantoScan's plant database, filtered by automatic plausibility checks — values that fail them are hidden. How we source and check plant data.
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