Matted Triggerplant (Stylidium Repens) is a perennial herb in the Stylidiaceae 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.

Stylidium repens is a creeping or scrambling triggerplant native to Western and Southwestern Australia, known for forming tangled mats of stems and aerial roots.

Matted Triggerplant

Matted Triggerplant

Stylidium Repens

Stylidium repens is a creeping or scrambling triggerplant native to Western and Southwestern Australia, known for forming tangled mats of stems and aerial roots.

Quick Facts

Type
herb
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:sandy, loamy
Indoor:No
Outdoor:Yes
Garden Use:groundcover, erosion control

Care Calendar

Monthly care tasks for Matted Triggerplant

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:Stylidiaceae
Genus:Stylidium