Mazus radicans Plant Care

Mazus radicans (Mazus radicans) belongs to the Mazaceae family within the Mazus genus. Mazus radicans is native to New Zealand.

Mazus radicans displays a low mat-forming groundcover growth habit, reaching up to 0.5 ft tall with a spread of approximately 1 ft. Mazus radicans produces small, tubular flowers in shades of purple, pink, or white.

Leaf size: approximately 1 inches.

Water a young or newly planted Mazus radicans every 3–5 days, soaking the whole root zone, until it is established — usually one to two growing seasons. Established shrubs mainly need water during long dry spells. In a container, water whenever the top few centimetres of soil are dry.

Mazus radicans thrives in partial to full shade. The optimal light range is 500–2,000 lux. Avoid placing Mazus radicans in direct, harsh sunlight for extended periods, as this can scorch the foliage.

Mazus radicans tolerates temperatures of 50–75°F. Mazus radicans prefers humidity levels of 40–60%.

Moist, well-draining soil rich in organic matter. Good drainage is essential for Mazus radicans to prevent waterlogging, which leads to root rot and fungal issues.

Feed Mazus radicans every 6 months during the growing season with a balanced, slow-release fertilizer at the rate on the label. Established shrubs in good soil often need little extra feeding, so let weak growth or pale foliage guide you.

Stop feeding by late summer so new growth can harden before winter.

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Choose a spot with partial to full shade and moist, well-draining soil rich in organic matter. Avoid low spots where water collects after rain.

Mazus radicans is suited to USDA Zone 12a.

Plant container-grown or balled-and-burlapped shrubs in spring or early autumn, setting the root flare at soil level, and water well after planting.

Mazus radicans can spread to about 1 ft (0.3 m) and reach about 1 ft (0 m) tall. Space plants about 1 ft (0.3 m) apart so mature crowns don't crowd each other, and plant at least half that distance from buildings, fences and paths.

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Prune Mazus radicans while it is dormant in late winter: first remove dead, damaged and crossing branches, then thin lightly for shape.

If it flowers in spring, prune right after flowering instead so you don't remove next year's buds. Never take off more than about a quarter of the shrub in one year.

Mazus radicans is frost-tender (hardy to USDA zone 12). In colder areas grow it in a container and move it to a bright, frost-free place before the first frost.

Mazus radicans can be propagated through seeds, division. Similar propagation techniques also apply to mazus plant care, which shares the same genus.

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Mazus radicans is susceptible to aphids, slugs, snails. Inspect the foliage regularly, especially along leaf undersides and stems. Treat infestations promptly with insecticidal soap or neem oil to prevent spread.

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Mazus radicans grows outdoors in USDA Zone 12a. It survives winters down to planting zone 12a. Mazus radicans is native to New Zealand. In cooler regions, grow Mazus radicans as a houseplant or bring it indoors before the first frost.