Blinks (Montia Fontana) is a annual to perennial herb in the Montiaceae family with easy care difficulty. It requires high watering and partial shade or full sun light in USDA hardiness zones 3-8. This plant is safe for cats and dogs.

Montia fontana is a herbaceous annual to perennial plant that grows in freshwater springs and seasonally damp acid grasslands.

Blinks

Blinks

Montia Fontana

Montia fontana is a herbaceous annual to perennial plant that grows in freshwater springs and seasonally damp acid grasslands.

Quick Facts

Type
herb
Lifecycle
annual to perennial
Care Difficulty
Easy
Water Needs
High
Light
Partial Shade, Full Sun
Hardiness Zones
3-8

Safety

🐕
Pet Safe
👶
Child Safe
Non-Toxic

Growing Conditions

Soil Types:loamy, silty, peaty
Indoor:No
Outdoor:Yes
Garden Use:groundcover, moisture retention

Care Calendar

Monthly care tasks for Blinks

Jan
Prune
Feb
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:Montiaceae
Genus:Montia