Am I Starving My Creeping Jenny? Fertilizing 101 (2024)

By Kiersten Rankel

Dec 19, 2023•3 min read

Boost your Creeping Jenny's health and blooms for free 🌿 with these essential fertilizing tips! 🌼

Yellow leaves signal nutrient need; fertilize Creeping Jenny in early spring.
Choose balanced, slow-release, or organic fertilizers for optimal health.
Monitor and adjust fertilization to enhance blooming and growth.

Identifying Fertilization Needs for Creeping Jenny

🌱 Recognizing Signs of Nutrient Deficiency

Creeping Jenny, with its lush, trailing foliage, is a tell-all plant. Yellowing leaves? It's screaming for nutrients. Stunted growth or lack of that vibrant green? Another red flag. It's not just being dramatic; these are bona fide cries for help.

📆 Understanding Seasonal Fertilization Timing

Timing is everything. Early spring is your cue to feed, as Creeping Jenny shakes off winter's chill. But don't get carried away; a balanced 10-10-10 fertilizer is your best bet. And remember, as the growing season winds down, so should your fertilization efforts. This isn't a year-round party.

Selecting the Right Fertilizer for Creeping Jenny

💪 Evaluating Fertilizer Formulations

Creeping Jenny, a vigorous grower, doesn't need much to flourish. Yet, the right fertilizer can boost its performance. Balanced fertilizers are the plant equivalent of a well-rounded diet, offering a mix of nutrients. Slow-release options, like those pelletized beads, offer a steady nutrient supply, ideal for the forgetful gardener. Organic choices, rich in natural goodness, feed your plants and soil over time.

🌿 NPK Ratios and Micronutrients

For Creeping Jenny, a high-nitrogen fertilizer (think 5-3-2) is recommended in early spring for the first few years. This promotes lush, green growth. A balanced approach is key, with a focus on nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium—NPK. Micronutrients aren't to be overlooked; they're the unsung heroes that support overall plant health. Keep an eye on the NPK ratio and remember, more is not always better—over-fertilization can harm more than help.

Fertilization Techniques for Creeping Jenny

💪 Application Methods

Creeping Jenny, with its rapid growth, doesn't need much pampering. To fertilize, think precision rather than abundance. For ground cover, evenly scatter a high-nitrogen fertilizer, like a 5-3-2 blend, across the soil. Use a hand spreader for consistency. In pots, integrate the fertilizer with other plants' feeding schedules. Remember, it's about integrating nutrients, not overwhelming the plant.

Dosage and Frequency

During the first three years, a single early spring application is sufficient—about 2 pounds per 100 square feet. Once established, Creeping Jenny often fends for itself without additional feeding. In containers, follow the label on your chosen plant food, adjusting for the size of your pot. Over-fertilization is a no-go; it's about maintaining balance, not tipping the scales.

Balancing Fertilization to Promote Blooming

🌸 Adjusting Fertilization for Flowering

Creeping Jenny, with its lush foliage and vibrant flowers, demands a balanced diet to bloom. Half-strength balanced liquid fertilizer once a month is your go-to. It's like hitting the gym; too much and you'll pull a muscle, too little and no gains. Overdo it, and you risk nutrient burn, underdo it, and blooms may be scarce.

🌼 Monitoring Fertilization Effects on Blooming

Keep an eye on your plant like a hawk. Buds popping? Time to tweak your routine. If leaves start to look more yellow than green, it's a cry for help—perhaps a sign of too much nitrogen. Phosphorus is the bloom booster, but don't go overboard. It's a delicate dance, one where you must respond to Creeping Jenny's performance. If you notice a lack of flowers, consider a high-phosphorus kick. Remember, it's about finesse, not force.

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Why, as soon as I repotted her, did she start to decline?? I’ve never had a plant like this before. I’m hoping to bring her back to life but she is CRISPY #CreepingJenny
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Creeping Jenny Care

🌟 Benefits
💩 Fertilizing
🪴 Soil
👶 Toxicity to Humans
✂️ Pruning
🌸 Flower
🪴 Repotting
🐞 Bugs
🍃 Leaves Curling
🍃 Leaves Falling Over
🍂 Brown Spots on Leaves
🤒 Root Rot
🌞 Direct Sunlight
🌤️ Light Requirements
🌡️ Temperature
🍃 Leaves Dropping
💦 How Often to Water
💨 Humidity
🍃 Leaves Drooping
🍂 Leaves Mushy

FAQs

Am I Starving My Creeping Jenny? Fertilizing 101? ›

During the first three years, a single early spring application is sufficient—about 2 pounds per 100 square feet. Once established, Creeping Jenny often fends for itself without additional feeding. In containers, follow the label on your chosen plant food, adjusting for the size of your pot.

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Should I fertilize Creeping Jenny? ›

Moneywort (Creeping Jenny) is very easy to care for and does not require lots of attention or maintenance. Fertilizations will accelerate growth and keep your plant well fed. We suggest using our slow release fertilizer, or something similar.

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How to revive a Creeping Jenny? ›

To revive your Creeping Jenny, start by reevaluating your watering routine. Overwatering can suffocate roots, while underwatering leaves them parched. Check the soil's top inch; if dry, it's time to water. Use room-temperature water to avoid root shock.

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How often should I water my Creeping Jenny? ›

How often to water your Creeping Jenny. Creeping Jenny needs 0.8 cups of water every 9 days when it doesn't get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5.0" pot.

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What's wrong with my Creeping Jenny? ›

Your creeping jenny may have gotten into poor health because of poor soil conditions. Despite loving moist soil, it's imperative that the soil is well-draining. Waterlogged soil can expose the plant to disease, and will prevent it from taking in nutrients.

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What kills Creeping Jenny? ›

If Creeping Jenny is established in your lawn it may take two seasons to eradicate it. The plant can be hand pulled where practical. All stems and stem fragments should be removed from the area to prevent the stems from rooting again in the soil. Prolonged submergence will kill Creeping Jenny.

Will Creeping Jenny come back? ›

Creeping jenny is a perennial grower. It can survive winter in colder climates, but the foliage dies back and regrows in the spring.

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What to do when Creeping Jenny turns brown? ›

Creeping Jenny enjoys the sun, but too much can lead to leaf scorch. Partial shade can be a sanctuary for your plant during the peak hours of sunlight. If brown spots are already a reality, assess your sunlight situation and make adjustments to shield your plant from harsh rays.

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How do you get Creeping Jenny to bloom? ›

How to Get a Creeping Jenny to Bloom

Partial shade and consistent light for 12-14 hours encourage yellow blooms.
Well-draining, slightly acidic soil and high phosphorus fertilizers boost blooming.
Prune in late winter, maintain 40-50% humidity, and control pests for health.

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What pairs well with creeping jenny? ›

What you'll need:

Black Heart Sweet Potato Vine Ipomoea batatas.
Laguna^® Sky Blue Lobelia erinus.
Goldilocks Lysimachia nummularia.
Graceful Grasses^® Purple Fountain Grass Pennisetum setaceum 'Rubrum'
Supertunia^® Rose Veined Petunia hybrid.
Superbena^® Large Lilac Blue Verbena hybrid.

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Does creeping jenny bloom all summer? ›

Golden creeping jenny is a good as a trailing plant in containers. The plants bloom intermittently from early summer through fall, although this cultivar does not seem to bloom as consistently as the species (and sometimes forms just vegetative colonies that never bloom).

Should you cut back creeping jenny? ›

Creeping Jenny is a fast grower, so prune it regularly to keep it from taking over the rest of your landscaping. Simply use a pair of gardening shears or sharp scissors to trim stems that grow outside of the desired shape.

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Should you fertilize Creeping Jenny? ›

Yellow leaves signal nutrient need; fertilize Creeping Jenny in early spring. Choose balanced, slow-release, or organic fertilizers for optimal health. Monitor and adjust fertilization to enhance blooming and growth.

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How to save a Creeping Jenny? ›

Revive your Creeping Jenny 🌿 by nailing the signs of distress and their remedies!

Consistent watering prevents wilting and yellowing in Creeping Jenny.
Balance light and temperature to avoid faded leaves and leggy growth.
Combat pests and diseases with neem oil, insecticidal soap, and fungicides.

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What are the cons of Creeping Jenny? ›

Lysimachia is susceptible to rust and leaf spots. Plants should be closely monitored to avoid unwanted spread. “Aurea' has yellow leaves. Yellow foliage has been known to revert to the green color of the species.

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How to feed Creeping Jenny? ›

For Creeping Jenny, a high-nitrogen fertilizer (think 5-3-2) is recommended in early spring for the first few years. This promotes lush, green growth.

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How to make Creeping Jenny grow faster? ›

Growing Conditions for Creeping Jenny

It prefers full sun and well-draining, moist soil, but the soil can be acid, alkaline, or neutral. It can grow in partial shade but not as fast as in full sun.