How to grow and care for Lepidium sativum L.
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Lepidium sativum L. 101 - Plant Care Instructions
Bright direct light
16C° ~24C°
Every 7 days
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 Lepidium sativum L.
How often should I water?
check Lepidium sativum L. 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 Lepidium sativum L. need?
Bright direct light
Grow light
Light preference
Lepidium sativum L. likes Bright direct 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 ~ 20K lux to thrive!
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20K~
2K
20K
Temperature
Natural habitat
-15
3~35℃
45
Houseplants
-15
16~24℃
45
Plants that grow in the wild and those that grow indoors prefer different temperatures. If you grow Lepidium sativum L. at home, make sure the temperature is 16~24℃.
Humidity
Ideal humidity
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40~70%
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Lepidium sativum L. 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 Lepidium sativum L. is as follows. - Kingdom: Plantae, Phylum: Tracheophyta, Class: Magnoliopsida, Order: Brassicales, Family: Brassicaceae, Genus: Lepidium, Species: Lepidium sativum
| Characteristic Name | Characteristic Value |
|---|---|
| Lifespan | Annual |
| Time to plant | Fall, Winter |
| Taxonomy Name | Taxonomy Value |
|---|---|
| Phylum | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Magnoliopsida |
| Order | Brassicales |
| Family | Brassicaceae |
| Genus | Lepidium |
| Species | Lepidium sativum |
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