Woodland False Buttonweed (Spermacoce Remota) is a annual or perennial herb in the Rubiaceae 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.

Spermacoce remota is a perennial herb or sub-shrub up to 70 cm tall, native to tropical and subtropical America, commonly found in seasonally dry tropical biomes and wet habitats.

Woodland False Buttonweed

Woodland False Buttonweed

Spermacoce Remota

Spermacoce remota is a perennial herb or sub-shrub up to 70 cm tall, native to tropical and subtropical America, commonly found in seasonally dry tropical biomes and wet habitats.

Quick Facts

Type
herb
Lifecycle
annual or 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, well-drained
Indoor:No
Outdoor:Yes
Garden Use:groundcover, pollinator attractor, erosion control

Care Calendar

Monthly care tasks for Woodland False Buttonweed

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.

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Taxonomy

Family:Rubiaceae
Genus:Spermacoce