Tomostima reptans Plant Care
Tomostima reptans (Lam.) Al-Shehbaz, M.Koch & Jordon-Thaden
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Tomostima reptans, common names Carolina draba, Carolina whitlow-grass, Creeping whitlow-grass, and Whitlow-grass, is an annual plant in the family Brassicaceae that is native to temperate North America.
Full sun to partial shade
At a glance
How do you care for Tomostima reptans?
Tomostima reptans grows best in full sun to partial shade.
Where Is the Tomostima reptans Native To?
What Is the Tomostima reptans?
Tomostima reptans (Tomostima reptans) belongs to the Brassicaceae family within the Tomostima genus. Tomostima reptans is native to temperate North America.
Tomostima reptans displays a low rosette, spreading ground cover growth habit, reaching up to tall with a spread of approximately . Tomostima reptans produces small clusters of white or yellow flowers.
What Light Does the Tomostima reptans Need?
Tomostima reptans thrives in full sun to partial shade.
Light Requirement
Full sun to partial shade
What Soil Mix Works Best for a Tomostima reptans?
Loamy, well-draining soil with added compost for nutrients. Good drainage is essential for Tomostima reptans to prevent waterlogging, which leads to root rot and fungal issues.
How Do You Repot a Tomostima reptans?
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 Tomostima reptans?
Tomostima reptans can be propagated through seeds, division of offsets. Similar propagation techniques also apply to tomostima cuneifolia plant care, which shares the same genus.
Is the Tomostima reptans Toxic to Pets and Children?
Pet safety not verified
The ASPCA does not list Tomostima reptans, 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 Tomostima reptans?
Tomostima reptans is susceptible to aphids, cabbage worms, flea beetles. 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 Tomostima reptans Need?
Tomostima reptans grows outdoors in USDA Zone 3a β 9b. It survives winters down to planting zone 3a. Tomostima reptans is native to temperate North America.
Hardiness Zone
Zone 3a β 9b
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Tomostima reptans 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 Tomostima genus β compare its care with other Tomostima species on PlantoScan.
Tomostima is part of the Brassicaceae plant family β browse all Brassicaceae genera and species.
Tomostima reptans thrives in bright light and direct sun β see other bright-light plants.
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Sources
- Scientific name & taxonomy: Tomostima reptans (Lam.) Al-Shehbaz, M.Koch & Jordon-Thaden, family Brassicaceae (first published in Taxon 61: 951 (2012)) β World Flora Online record, IPNI name record.
- Pet toxicity: Pet safety not verified: the ASPCA does not list Tomostima reptans, 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 3a β 9b, estimated from the plant's typical growing conditions.
- Care values(watering, light, temperature, humidity, soil, fertilizing): PlantoScan's plant database, filtered by automatic plausibility checks β values that fail them are hidden. How we source and check plant data.
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