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White-flowered zornia Plant Care
Zornia albiflora Mohlenbr.
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This plant stands out with its striking silver-green leaves that have a velvety texture. Originating from South America, Zornia albiflora is highly sought after by plant collectors for its unique foliage and ability to thrive in a variety of conditions.
Every 3–5 days
Full sun to partial shade
60–85°F
40–70%
At a glance
How do you care for White-flowered zornia?
Water White-flowered zornia every 3–5 days, letting the top layer of soil dry out between waterings, and give it full sun to partial shade. It prefers temperatures of 60–85°F (16–29°C) and 40–70% humidity. Fertilize it every 6 months during the growing season.
What Is the White-flowered zornia?
White-flowered zornia (Zornia albiflora) belongs to the Fabaceae family within the Zornia genus. White-flowered zornia is native to South America. White-flowered zornia is also known as White clover Zornia.
White-flowered zornia displays a low-growing spreading herb growth habit, reaching up to 0.5 ft tall with a spread of approximately 1 ft. White-flowered zornia produces small yellow flowers in clusters.
Leaf size: approximately 1 inches.
How Often Should You Water a White-flowered zornia?
Zornia albiflora requires watering every 3–5 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 3–5 days
Let soil partially dry between waterings
What Light Does the White-flowered zornia Need?
White-flowered zornia thrives in full sun to partial shade.
Light Requirement
Full sun to partial shade
What Temperature and Humidity Does the White-flowered zornia Prefer?
Zornia albiflora grows best at temperatures of 60–85°F. White-flowered zornia prefers humidity levels of 40–70%.
Temperature
60–85°F
Humidity
40–70%
What Soil Mix Works Best for a White-flowered zornia?
Well-draining sandy loam with added organic matter. Good drainage is essential for White-flowered zornia to prevent waterlogging, which leads to root rot and fungal issues.
How Often Should You Fertilize a White-flowered zornia?
Feed White-flowered zornia 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 White-flowered zornia?
Repot every 1-2 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 White-flowered zornia?
White-flowered zornia can be propagated through seeds, division of clumps. Similar propagation techniques also apply to zornia cearensis plant care, which shares the same genus.
Is the White-flowered zornia Toxic to Pets and Children?
Pet safety not verified
The ASPCA does not list White-flowered zornia, 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 White-flowered zornia?
White-flowered zornia is susceptible to aphids, leafhoppers, 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.
What USDA Hardiness Zone Does the White-flowered zornia Need?
White-flowered zornia grows outdoors in USDA Zone 13a. It survives winters down to planting zone 13a. White-flowered zornia is native to South America. In cooler regions, grow White-flowered zornia as a houseplant or bring it indoors before the first frost.
Hardiness Zone
Zone 13a
Keep exploring plants
White-flowered zornia 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 Zornia genus — compare its care with other Zornia species on PlantoScan.
Zornia is part of the Fabaceae plant family — browse all Fabaceae genera and species.
White-flowered zornia thrives in bright light and direct sun — see other bright-light plants.
More Zornia Species
Other Zornia species in PlantoScan's care catalogue share similar watering, light, and soil preferences:
Sources
- Scientific name & taxonomy: Zornia albiflora Mohlenbr., family Fabaceae (first published in Webbia 16: 65 (1961)) — World Flora Online record, IPNI name record.
- Pet toxicity: Pet safety not verified: the ASPCA does not list White-flowered zornia, 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.
- Photo: maxark, CC BY 4.0, iNaturalist — original.
- Hardiness zone: USDA Zone 13a, 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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