How to grow and care for Capsella bursa-pastoris
plant care guide about watering, fertilizing, trimming, repotting, cutting, propagating Capsella bursa-pastoris
Capsella bursa-pastoris 101 - Plant Care Instructions
Bright indirect light
16C° ~24C°
Every 7 days
Growth Observation wiki
sowing
Botany Encyclopedia
Family : Brassicaceae
🏝️ Habitat Conditions
This plant mostly grew in temperate regions.
🌺 Flower
It has a raceme inflorescence, with four petals and sepals arranged in a cross shape.
🎋 Stem
Most are herbaceous plants.
🪴 Root&Soil
Most have well-developed taproots, so it's best to grow them in deep pots.
water
How to water Capsella bursa-pastoris
How often should I water?
check Capsella bursa-pastoris Every 7 days if it needs water when it’s very cold (below 5℃), water less frequently
When do I need to water?
the top 2-3 inches of soil is dry
Light & Location
How much light does a Capsella bursa-pastoris need?
Bright indirect light
Grow light
Light preference
Capsella bursa-pastoris likes Bright indirect light, Grow light day. The brighter the space, the better this plant grows.
Check if there’s an optimal place in your house!
This plant prefers
2K ~ 10K lux to thrive!
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20K~
2K
10K
Temperature
Houseplants
-15
16~24℃
45
Plants that grow in the wild and those that grow indoors prefer different temperatures. If you grow Capsella bursa-pastoris at home, make sure the temperature is 16~24℃.
Humidity
Ideal humidity
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40~70%
100
Capsella bursa-pastoris prefers humidity about 40~70%. If necessary, increase humidity by misting, humidifier.
Fertilize
Collective Knowhow
When should I fertilize?
Only when your plant is healthy
How frequently should I fertilize?
1-2 times in growing season. A pinch for a small pot.
Characteristic
The taxonomic classification of Capsella bursa-pastoris is as follows. - Kingdom: Plantae, Phylum: Tracheophyta, Class: Magnoliopsida, Order: Brassicales, Family: Brassicaceae, Genus: Capsella, Species: Capsella bursa-pastoris
| Taxonomy Name | Taxonomy Value |
|---|---|
| Phylum | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Magnoliopsida |
| Order | Brassicales |
| Family | Brassicaceae |
| Genus | Capsella |
| Species | Capsella bursa-pastoris |
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