Is Galápagos Carpet Weed safe for pets?

Yes, Galápagos Carpet Weed (Sesuvium Edmonstonei) is considered safe for cats and dogs.

Is Galápagos Carpet Weed easy to care for?

Galápagos Carpet Weed has a easy care difficulty rating. It requires medium watering and full_sun or partial_shade light.

Can Galápagos Carpet Weed grow indoors?

Galápagos Carpet Weed is primarily an outdoor plant and may not thrive indoors without specialized conditions.

Galápagos Carpet Weed (Sesuvium Edmonstonei) is a perennial succulent in the Aizoaceae family with easy care difficulty. It requires moderate watering and full sun or partial shade light in USDA hardiness zones 10-11. This plant is safe for cats and dogs.

Sesuvium edmonstonei is a perennial succulent subshrub endemic to the Galápagos Islands, belonging to the Aizoaceae family.

Last updated: February 2026

Galápagos Carpet Weed

Sesuvium Edmonstonei

Sesuvium edmonstonei is a perennial succulent subshrub endemic to the Galápagos Islands, belonging to the Aizoaceae family.

Quick Facts

Type

succulent

Lifecycle

perennial

Care Difficulty

Easy

Water Needs

Moderate

Light

Full Sun, Partial Shade

Hardiness Zones

10-11

Safety

🐕

Pet Safe

👶

Child Safe

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Non-Toxic

Growing Conditions

Soil Types:sandy, loamy, saline

Indoor:No

Outdoor:Yes

Garden Use:groundcover, erosion control

Care Calendar

Monthly care tasks for Galápagos Carpet Weed

Jan

Prune

Feb

Fertilize

Mar

Repot

Apr

Water+

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Expert Care Tips

Pro tips from botanists and plant experts

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

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Taxonomy

Family:Aizoaceae

Genus:Sesuvium