Mollugo cerviana is a species of flowering plant known by the common name threadstem carpetweed. It can be found on most continents growing as a weed in many types of dry, sandy habitat types. It is an annual herb producing a thin, erect stem up to about 20 centimeters tall. The narrow, waxy leaves are up to 1.5 centimeters long, linear in shape, and arranged in whorls around the stem. The inflorescence is a loose umbel of tiny flowers each made up of whitish, petal-like sepals less than 2 millimeters long, and no true petals.
threadstem carpetweed displays good disease resistance and is generally not prone to illnesses. However, it can be vulnerable to pests and diseases present in its environment. These infections are typically mild. As for care, this plant requires moderate maintenance. It should be pruned regularly to maintain an attractive appearance and healthy growth. Fertilizing can also help encourage flowering. threadstem carpetweed is well suited for anyone with outdoor space, such as a garden or patio, and does not demand extensive plant-care experience. It may need more attention when grown indoors.
How to keep Mollugo Cerviana.
Light
threadstem carpetweed comes from bright, open habitats where it does best in full sun. It can tolerate partial sun but prefers direct sunlight for optimal growth. This plant, which can be annual or biennial, is known for its sun-loving nature.
Temperature
threadstem carpetweed comes from tropical areas, where the climate is generally warm and humid. As a result, it is well adapted to high temperatures and humidity. It does not tolerate sudden temperature shifts and prefers a stable temperature, so avoiding temperature fluctuations indoors is important. It typically cannot withstand cold and needs higher temperatures to grow. If the surrounding temperature falls too low, the plant may stop growing or even die.
Fertilizer
Threadstem carpetweed responds well to regular, light applications of fertilizer to encourage healthy leaf growth. You should apply fertilizer roughly once a month during the summer. Nitrogen is essential for foliage, and providing nitrogen-rich sources helps threadstem carpetweed do well.
Botanical profile.
- Plant Type
- Herb
- Life Cycle
- Annual
- Genus
- Mollugo
- Family
- Molluginaceae
- Hardiness Zone
- 9-11
- Mature Height
- 5 cm to 20 cm
- Mature Spread
- 10 cm to 30 cm
- Leaf Color
- Green
- Leaf Type
- Semi-evergreen
- Flower Size
- 0.20 cm to 0.25 cm
- Bloom Time
- Summer
- Planting Time
- Spring, Summer, Autumn
- Harvest Time
- Mid summer, Late summer, Early fall
- Native Area
- Sri Lanka, Burkina Faso, Somalia, Lesotho, Turkey, India, Egypt, Angola, Namibia, Eritrea, Pakistan, Nigeria, Morocco, Yemen, Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Zimbabwe, Russia, Niger, Mali, Benin, Mozambique, Ghana, Ethiopia, Romania, Qatar, Botswana, Portugal, Saudi Arabia, Malawi, Tunisia, South Africa, Zambia, Sudan, Mauritania, Bulgaria, Greece, Guinea, Ukraine, Chad, China, Italy, Kazakhstan, Spain, Myanmar, Mongolia, Togo, Senegal, Iran, Albania, Algeria, Gambia, Congo (DRC)
Other names.
