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Nephroia carolina (Nephroia carolina)

Nephroia carolina is a small, herbaceous perennial native to the southeastern United States, known for its delicate white flowers and attractive foliage.

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Sunlight

Prefers partial shade to full shade.

Watering

Keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged.

Soil

Prefers well-draining, humus-rich soil. Slightly acidic to neutral pH is ideal.

Temperature

Ideal growing range is 18-24 °C.

Habitat

Outdoor, Indoor, Greenhouse

Fertilizer

Feed monthly during growing season with diluted balanced fertilizer.

Care Requirements

Light

Prefers partial shade to full shade.

Avoid direct, intense sunlight.

Water

Keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged.

Reduce watering in winter.

Soil

Prefers well-draining, humus-rich soil. Slightly acidic to neutral pH is ideal.

Temperature

Ideal growing range is 18-24 °C.

Can tolerate cooler temperatures but protect from frost.

Habitat

Outdoor, Indoor, Greenhouse

Fertilizer

Feed monthly during growing season with diluted balanced fertilizer.

Avoid over-fertilizing.

Plant Overview

Plant Type

Herb

Plant Category

Foliage, Ornamental

Plant Place Type

Ground, Garden, Pot

Plant Environment

Outdoor, Indoor, Greenhouse

Lifespan

Perennials

Plant Height

0.15-0.3 m

Spread

0.3-0.6 m

Growth Rate

Moderate

Dormancy

Deciduous

Leaf Color

Green

Leaf Type

Simple

Flower Size

1-2 cm

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Synonyms
Androphylax scandens J.C.Wendl.
Baumgartia scandens Moench
Cebatha carolina (L.) Britton
Cebatha sagittifolia (Miers) Kuntze
Cebatha virginica (L.) Kuntze
Cocculidium populifolium Spach
Cocculus carolinianus Anon.
Cocculus carolinus (L.) DC.
Cocculus enneandra Eichler
Cocculus sagittifolius Miers
Epibaterium carolinum (L.) Britton
Menispermum carolinum L.
Menispermum virginicum L.
Wendlandia caroliniana Nutt.
Wendlandia populifolia Willd.
Taxonomy
  • kingdomPlantae
  • divisionTracheophyta
  • classMagnoliopsida
  • orderRanunculales
  • familyMenispermaceae
  • genusNephroia
  • speciesNephroia carolina
Toxicity

Toxic for humans

No

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Toxic for pets

No

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Edible

No

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