How to grow and care for Rorippa indica (L.) L.H.Bailey
plant care guide about watering, fertilizing, trimming, repotting, cutting, propagating Rorippa indica (L.) L.H.Bailey, Indian field-cress
Rorippa indica (L.) L.H.Bailey 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 Rorippa indica (L.) L.H.Bailey
How often should I water?
check Rorippa indica (L.) L.H.Bailey 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 Rorippa indica (L.) L.H.Bailey need?
Bright direct light
Grow light
Light preference
Rorippa indica (L.) L.H.Bailey 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 Rorippa indica (L.) L.H.Bailey at home, make sure the temperature is 16~24℃.
Humidity
Ideal humidity
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40~70%
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Rorippa indica (L.) L.H.Bailey 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 Rorippa indica (L.) L.H.Bailey is as follows. - Kingdom: Plantae, Phylum: Tracheophyta, Class: Magnoliopsida, Order: Brassicales, Family: Brassicaceae, Genus: Rorippa, Species: Rorippa indica
| Characteristic Name | Characteristic Value |
|---|---|
| Lifespan | Annual, Biennial, Perennial |
| Hardiness Zone | 5 - 9 |
| Taxonomy Name | Taxonomy Value |
|---|---|
| Phylum | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Magnoliopsida |
| Order | Brassicales |
| Family | Brassicaceae |
| Genus | Rorippa |
| Species | Rorippa indica |
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