Corrigiola litoralis
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Corrigiola litoralis

Strapwort · European corrigiola

Tier 2 Difficulty: medium Water: low Light: partial_sun
Temperature
15–35 °C
Soil pH
6–8
Hardiness
Zone 7–10
Click count
19
Observations
230

Description

Source: leafsnap

Corrigiola litoralis is a species of flowering plant known by the common name strapwort. It can be found as a native species in Europe and Africa, and has been introduced to Australia and North America. In Europe it is a plant of shingly pool margins where water levels fluctuate. In Africa it is found in a variety of habitats.

Care Guide

💧 Water

Originating from moist environments, strapwort thrives with consistent hydration and prefers higher humidity levels. To keep the plant healthy, water strapwort twice a week to maintain steady moisture without causing over-saturation. Although it is typically grown outdoors, its watering needs may vary based on seasonal rainfall patterns, which can affect its overall health.

☀️ Light Partial sun

Strapwort comes from habitats with dappled light, such as forest understories or rocky locations that provide natural shade. It prefers partial sun but is also capable of tolerating full sun.

Ideal: Partial sun
🌡️ Temperature 15–35°C

Strapwort can tolerate a broad range of temperatures, but its distribution may still be restricted by different combinations of water and heat conditions. It grows best in warm summer climates with sufficient rainfall or watering. Extended periods of cloudy, rainy weather or prolonged high temperatures can raise the likelihood of Strapwort dying. In winter, appropriate protection from cold can increase the plant's survival rate.

Ideal temperature: 15–35°C
💨 Humidity
Humidity:
🪴 Soil 6-8
Soil pH: 6-8
🌱 Fertilizer

Strapwort benefits from regular, light applications of fertilizer to encourage healthy leaf growth. Fertilize Strapwort about once a month during the summer months. Nitrogen is important for foliage, and adding nitrogen-rich fertilizers helps Strapwort do well.

🪴 Pot & Repot
✂️ Pruning

Strapwort is a low-growing, mat-forming plant characterized by its slender, strap-like leaves. To encourage healthy growth and improve air circulation—both of which help prevent disease and enhance the plant's appearance and resilience—prune any dead or damaged stems as well as overgrown areas from early to late spring.

🌿 Propagating
🐛 Diseases & pets
☠️ Toxicity

Characteristics

Plant Type
Herb
Life Cycle
Annual
Genus
Corrigiola
Family
Caryophyllaceae
Hardiness Zone
7-10
Mature Height
5 cm to 20 cm
Mature Spread
10 cm to 30 cm
Leaf Color
Light Green
Leaf Type
Semi-evergreen
Flower Color
White
Flower Size
0.20 cm to 0.25 cm
Bloom Time
Summer
Planting Time
Spring, Autumn
Harvest Time
Late summer, Early fall, Mid fall

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Common Names (2)

en Strapwort
en European corrigiola