Glinus radiatus Plant Care
Glinus radiatus (Ruiz & Pav.) Rohrb.
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Glinus radiatus is a species of flowering plant in the family Molluginaceae, known by the common name spreading sweetjuice.
Every 7–14 days
Full sun to partial shade
50–85°F
30–60%
At a glance
How do you care for Glinus radiatus?
Water Glinus radiatus every 7–14 days, letting the top layer of soil dry out between waterings, and give it full sun to partial shade. It prefers temperatures of 50–85°F (10–29°C) and 30–60% humidity. Fertilize it every 6 months during the growing season.
What Is the Glinus radiatus?
Glinus radiatus (Glinus radiatus) belongs to the Molluginaceae family within the Glinus genus.
Glinus radiatus displays a low-growing, spreading succulent growth habit, reaching up to 0.5 ft tall with a spread of approximately 1 ft. Glinus radiatus produces small, colorful daisy-like flowers in shades of pink, purple, or white.
Leaf size: approximately 1 inches.
How Often Should You Water a Glinus radiatus?
Glinus radiatus requires watering every 7–14 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 7–14 days
Let soil partially dry between waterings
What Light Does the Glinus radiatus Need?
Glinus radiatus thrives in full sun to partial shade.
Light Requirement
Full sun to partial shade
What Temperature and Humidity Does the Glinus radiatus Prefer?
Glinus radiatus grows best at temperatures of 50–85°F. Glinus radiatus prefers humidity levels of 30–60%.
Temperature
50–85°F
Humidity
30–60%
What Soil Mix Works Best for a Glinus radiatus?
Sandy, well-draining soil mix with added perlite and gravel for improved drainage. Good drainage is essential for Glinus radiatus to prevent waterlogging, which leads to root rot and fungal issues.
How Often Should You Fertilize a Glinus radiatus?
Feed Glinus radiatus every 6 months during the growing season (spring and summer) with a balanced fertilizer diluted to the strength on the label.
Pause feeding in autumn and winter, when growth slows, and never fertilize dry soil — water first.
Fertilizing
Every 6 months
During the growing season
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How Do You Repot a Glinus radiatus?
Repot every 1-2 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 Glinus radiatus?
Glinus radiatus can be propagated through seeds, stem cuttings. Similar propagation techniques also apply to hairy carpetweed plant care, which shares the same genus.
Is the Glinus radiatus Toxic to Pets and Children?
Pet safety not verified
The ASPCA does not list Glinus radiatus, 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 Glinus radiatus?
Glinus radiatus is susceptible to aphids, spider mites. 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 Glinus radiatus Need?
Glinus radiatus grows outdoors in USDA Zone 12a. It survives winters down to planting zone 12a. In cooler regions, grow Glinus radiatus as a houseplant or bring it indoors before the first frost.
Hardiness Zone
Zone 12a
Keep exploring plants
Glinus radiatus 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 Glinus genus — compare its care with other Glinus species on PlantoScan.
Glinus is part of the Molluginaceae plant family — browse all Molluginaceae genera and species.
Glinus radiatus thrives in bright light and direct sun — see other bright-light plants.
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Sources
- Scientific name & taxonomy: Glinus radiatus (Ruiz & Pav.) Rohrb., family Molluginaceae (first published in Fl. Bras. 14(2): 238 (1872)) — World Flora Online record, IPNI name record.
- Pet toxicity: Pet safety not verified: the ASPCA does not list Glinus radiatus, 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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