It’s a waterfall in a plant, ideal for gardens, beds and window boxes.
It creeps and trails and cascades wherever it’s planted.
This native to West Texas is also called silver ponyfoot and silver nickel vine.
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Both names reference the color of the plant’s foliage and the rounded shape of the leaves.
Soil
This plant grows best inloamy and sandy soils.
It is also salt-tolerant, making it a good choice forcoastal areas.
Water
‘Silver Falls’ prefers dry to average moisture.
It doesn’t take well to overwatering and should be allowed to dry out between waterings.
If the plant begins to wilt, it will bounce back after a good drink of water.
The key is to not overwater your plant or grow it in continuously soggy soil.
argenteaseeds are available from a variety of seed companies.
Make certain to use high-quality, fast-draining potting soil for your container.
you’re free to also grow this plant in acontainer of succulentswith sandier soil.
Choose a small pot if growing ‘Silver Falls’ alone and add soil.
Gently remove the plant from its garden center container and loosen the roots.
Add the plant and fill in the surrounding area with soil.
Use a larger pot for a container garden.
Overwintering
You canoverwinter ‘Silver Falls’by bringing it indoors and setting it in bright light.
Make certain it is in lightweight soil and allow the plant to dry out between waterings.
Move the plant back outdoors in spring after there is no danger of frost.
Common Pests & Plant Diseases
‘Silver Falls’ is a mostly trouble-free plant.
This plant’s biggest pest, the dichondra flea beetle, has been a problem in western states.
The larvae feed on roots, causing the plants to wither, while adults feed on the leaves.
Bonide sells several products that are effective against flea beetles.
Common Problems With ‘Silver Falls’
Silver Falls is an easy-to-care-for plant that seldom has problems.
Improper care can cause problems for the plant and can usually be easily fixed.
Overwatering can lead to root rot.
Though it can tolerate drought, it does need additional water during extreme or long dry spells.
Pair it with petunias, begonias, or coleus.
This plant is commonly grown as an annual, though it is a perennial in zones 10-12.
It cant tolerate temperatures below 25F.
It matures at 5 feet long.
