Stellaria glareosa Plant Care
Stellaria glareosa Turcz. ex Steud.
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Dichodon cerastoides, commonly known as the mountain chickweed or starwort mouse-ear, is a species of flowering plant in the pink family Caryophyllaceae. It is found in the mountains of Europe.
Every 2–3 days
Part shade to full shade
50–75°F
40–60%
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How do you care for Stellaria glareosa?
Water Stellaria glareosa every 2–3 days, letting the top layer of soil dry out between waterings, and give it part shade to full shade. It prefers temperatures of 50–75°F (10–24°C) and 40–60% humidity.
Where Is the Stellaria glareosa Native To?
- Albania
- Austria
- Belarus
- Belgium
- Bosnia and Herzegovina
- Bulgaria
- Croatia
- Cyprus
- Czechia
- Denmark
- Estonia
- Finland
- France
- Germany
- Greece
- Hungary
- Iceland
- Ireland
- Italy
- Latvia
- Lithuania
- Luxembourg
- Malta
- Moldova
- Montenegro
- North Macedonia
- Norway
- Poland
- Portugal
- Romania
- Russia
- Serbia
- Slovakia
- Slovenia
- Spain
- Sweden
- Switzerland
- The Netherlands
- Ukraine
- United Kingdom
What Is the Stellaria glareosa?
Stellaria glareosa (Stellaria glareosa) belongs to the Caryophyllaceae family within the Stellaria genus. Stellaria glareosa is native to the mountains of Europe.
Stellaria glareosa displays a low-growing, spreading perennial growth habit, reaching up to 0.5 ft tall with a spread of approximately 1 ft. Stellaria glareosa produces small white flowers with 5 deeply notched petals.
Leaf size: approximately 1 inches.
How Often Should You Water a Stellaria glareosa?
Stellaria glareosa requires watering every 2–3 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 2–3 days
Let soil partially dry between waterings
What Light Does the Stellaria glareosa Need?
Stellaria glareosa thrives in part shade to full shade. The optimal light range is 100–500 lux. Avoid placing Stellaria glareosa in direct, harsh sunlight for extended periods, as this can scorch the foliage.
Light Requirement
Part shade to full shade
100–500 lux
What Temperature and Humidity Does the Stellaria glareosa Prefer?
Stellaria glareosa grows best at temperatures of 50–75°F. Stellaria glareosa prefers humidity levels of 40–60%.
Temperature
50–75°F
Humidity
40–60%
What Soil Mix Works Best for a Stellaria glareosa?
Moist, well-draining soil rich in organic matter. Good drainage is essential for Stellaria glareosa to prevent waterlogging, which leads to root rot and fungal issues.
How Do You Repot a Stellaria glareosa?
Divide and repot every 2-3 years 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 Stellaria glareosa?
Stellaria glareosa can be propagated through seeds, division. Similar propagation techniques also apply to smallflower starwort plant care, which shares the same genus.
Is the Stellaria glareosa Toxic to Pets and Children?
Pet safety not verified
The ASPCA does not list Stellaria glareosa, 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 Stellaria glareosa?
Stellaria glareosa 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 Stellaria glareosa Need?
Stellaria glareosa grows outdoors in USDA Zone 12a. It survives winters down to planting zone 12a. Stellaria glareosa is native to the mountains of Europe. In cooler regions, grow Stellaria glareosa as a houseplant or bring it indoors before the first frost.
Hardiness Zone
Zone 12a
Keep exploring plants
Stellaria glareosa 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 Stellaria genus — compare its care with other Stellaria species on PlantoScan.
Stellaria is part of the Caryophyllaceae plant family — browse all Caryophyllaceae genera and species.
Stellaria glareosa copes with lower light than most plants — browse the full list of low-light plants.
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Sources
- Scientific name & taxonomy: Stellaria glareosa Turcz. ex Steud., family Caryophyllaceae (first published in Nomencl. Bot. [Steudel], ed. 2. 2: 636. 1841) — World Flora Online record, IPNI name record.
- Pet toxicity: Pet safety not verified: the ASPCA does not list Stellaria glareosa, 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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