Montia fontana aka Water Blinks

Taxonomy

Common names

Water Blinks, Blinks, Annual Water Miner's Lettuce

How to care for Water Blinks

Difficulty

With its straightforward care requirements, Water Blinks is a hassle-free plant that anyone can enjoy.

Water

Water Blinks should be watered regularly, allowing the soil to dry out between waterings.

Lighting

To ensure optimal growth, the Water Blinks prefers bright indirect light for 6-8 hours each day. Insufficient light can result in slow growth and leaf drop, so it's important to find a well-lit location for this plant. Place it near a window, within a distance of 1 meter (3 feet), to enhance its potential for thriving.

Toxicity

Ploi does not possess verified information regarding the toxicity of this particular plant. In the event that you, a member of your family, or a pet ingests plant material with an unclear toxicity level, it is highly recommended to seek the advice of a medical professional.

Growth-pattern

Water Blinks grows vertically and new growth emerges from the top of the plant.

Region of origin

Water Blinks’s native range is Temperate regions throughout the world, including Britain.


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