How to grow and care for Lepidium virginicum
plant care guide about watering, fertilizing, trimming, repotting, cutting, propagating Lepidium virginicum
Lepidium virginicum 101 - Plant Care Instructions
Bright indirect 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 virginicum
How often should I water?
check Lepidium virginicum 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 virginicum need?
Bright indirect light
Grow light
Light preference
Lepidium virginicum 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!
0
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 Lepidium virginicum at home, make sure the temperature is 16~24℃.
Humidity
Ideal humidity
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40~70%
100
Lepidium virginicum 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 virginicum is as follows. - Kingdom: Plantae, Phylum: Tracheophyta, Class: Magnoliopsida, Order: Brassicales, Family: Brassicaceae, Genus: Lepidium, Species: Lepidium virginicum
| Taxonomy Name | Taxonomy Value |
|---|---|
| Phylum | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Magnoliopsida |
| Order | Brassicales |
| Family | Brassicaceae |
| Genus | Lepidium |
| Species | Lepidium virginicum |
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