Creeping Lily-of-the-Valley Plant Care
Salpichroa origanifolia (Lam.) Baill.
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Salpichroa origanifolia is a species of flowering plant in the nightshade family known by the common names lily of the valley vine, pampas lily-of-the-valley or cock's-eggs.
Bright indirect light
At a glance
How do you care for Creeping Lily-of-the-Valley?
Creeping Lily-of-the-Valley grows best in bright indirect light. It is reported as toxic to pets, so keep it out of reach of pets.
What Is the Creeping Lily-of-the-Valley?
Creeping Lily-of-the-Valley (Salpichroa origanifolia) belongs to the Solanaceae family within the Salpichroa genus. Creeping Lily-of-the-Valley is also known as Pincushion Plant.
Creeping Lily-of-the-Valley displays a vining, trailing growth habit, reaching up to tall with a spread of approximately . Creeping Lily-of-the-Valley produces small trumpet-shaped flowers in white or purple.
What Light Does the Creeping Lily-of-the-Valley Need?
Creeping Lily-of-the-Valley thrives in bright indirect light. Avoid placing Creeping Lily-of-the-Valley in direct, harsh sunlight for extended periods, as this can scorch the foliage.
Light Requirement
Bright indirect light
What Soil Mix Works Best for a Creeping Lily-of-the-Valley?
Well-draining loamy soil with added compost for nutrients. Good drainage is essential for Creeping Lily-of-the-Valley to prevent waterlogging, which leads to root rot and fungal issues.
How Do You Repot a Creeping Lily-of-the-Valley?
Repot annually in 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 Creeping Lily-of-the-Valley?
Creeping Lily-of-the-Valley can be propagated through seeds, stem cuttings.
Is the Creeping Lily-of-the-Valley Toxic to Pets and Children?
Toxic (caution)
Reported as toxic in our plant data. Not verified by the ASPCA.
Toxic to humans and pets if ingested
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 Creeping Lily-of-the-Valley?
Creeping Lily-of-the-Valley is susceptible to aphids, spider mites, whiteflies. 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.
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Creeping Lily-of-the-Valley 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 Salpichroa genus — compare its care with other Salpichroa species on PlantoScan.
Salpichroa is part of the Solanaceae plant family — browse all Solanaceae genera and species.
Creeping Lily-of-the-Valley thrives in bright light and direct sun — see other bright-light plants.
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Sources
- Scientific name & taxonomy: Salpichroa origanifolia (Lam.) Baill., family Solanaceae (first published in Hist. Pl. (Baillon) 9: 288. 1888 [Feb-Mar 1888]) — World Flora Online record, IPNI name record.
- Pet toxicity: Creeping Lily-of-the-Valley is reported as toxic to pets in our plant data (not verified by the ASPCA), so treat it with caution. Checked against the ASPCA plant list; any other toxicity note on this page comes from PlantoScan's plant database.
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