Desmodium Heterocarpon (Grona Heterocarpos) is a perennial herb/shrub in the Fabaceae family with moderate care difficulty. It requires moderate watering and partial shade or full sun light in USDA hardiness zones 9-11. This plant is safe for cats and dogs.

Grona heterocarpos is a stoloniferous perennial leguminous plant known for its creeping growth habit and use as ground cover.

Desmodium Heterocarpon

Desmodium Heterocarpon

Grona Heterocarpos

Grona heterocarpos is a stoloniferous perennial leguminous plant known for its creeping growth habit and use as ground cover.

Quick Facts

Type
herb/shrub
Lifecycle
perennial
Care Difficulty
Moderate
Water Needs
Moderate
Light
Partial Shade, Full Sun
Hardiness Zones
9-11

Safety

🐕
Pet Safe
👶
Child Safe
Non-Toxic

Growing Conditions

Soil Types:loamy, sandy, gravelly
Indoor:No
Outdoor:Yes
Garden Use:groundcover, soil stabilization, nitrogen fixer

Care Calendar

Monthly care tasks for Desmodium Heterocarpon

Jan
Prune
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Fertilize
Mar
Repot
Apr
Water+
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Expert Care Tips

Pro tips from botanists and plant experts

Watering Tip

Check soil moisture by inserting your finger 1 inch deep. Water only when the top layer feels dry to prevent overwatering.

Humidity Trick

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Growth Hack

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Taxonomy

Family:Fabaceae
Genus:Grona