Cardamine pectinata — a medium houseplant, prefers full sun light
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Cardamine pectinata

Cardamine Pectinata

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A note from PlantMom

Narrowleaf Bittercress is fairly disease-resistant and generally not prone to ailments. However, it can be affected by pests and diseases present in its surroundings. These issues are typically mild. In terms of care, the plant requires moderate maintenance. It should be pruned regularly to preserve appearance and healthy growth. Fertilizing can also encourage flowering. Narrowleaf Bittercress is suitable for anyone with outdoor space, such as a garden or patio, and does not demand extensive care experience. It may need more attention when grown indoors.

— PlantMom
CARE GUIDE

How to keep Cardamine Pectinata.

Light

For the best development, narrowleaf Bittercress requires a substantial amount of sunlight, although it can also happily survive in areas that gain a moderate amount of sun. In its natural habitat, it flourishes under an uncovered environment, but it can also cope under intermittent shade. Either too little or too much sun exposure can have a negative effect on its health.

Temperature

The Narrowleaf Bittercress is indigenous to regions where temperatures consistently fall between 68 and 95°F (20 to 35℃). It flourishes optimally in this temperate environment, necessitating regulation of these seasonal temperatures to promote the best growth.

Fertilizer

Regular, low-strength applications of fertilizer can aid in the healthy development of leaves in Narrowleaf Bittercress. During the summer months, it's advisable to fertilize Narrowleaf Bittercress once a month. Nitrogen is essential for leaf growth, and using sources rich in nitrogen assists Narrowleaf Bittercress to flourish.

CHARACTERISTICS

Botanical profile.

Plant Type
Herb
Life Cycle
Annual, Biennial
Hardiness Zone
4-8
Mature Height
20 cm to 61 cm
Mature Spread
20 cm to 30 cm
Leaf Color
Green, Blue
Leaf Type
Deciduous
Flower Color
White
Flower Size
0.20 cm
Bloom Time
Mid spring, Late spring, Early summer
Planting Time
Spring, Summer, Autumn
Harvest Time
Late spring, Early summer, Mid summer
Native Area
India, Austria, Turkey, Sweden, Slovakia, Montenegro, Pakistan, Thailand, Croatia, Slovenia, Belarus, Uzbekistan, Russia, Germany, Estonia, Koppen, South Korea, Latvia, Romania, Belgium, Netherlands, Nepal, France, Tajikistan, Czech Republic, Bulgaria, Armenia, Poland, Ukraine, Serbia, China, Lithuania, Norway, Afghanistan, Kyrgyzstan, Kazakhstan, Italy, Spain, Switzerland, Denmark, Japan, Mongolia, Finland, Bhutan, Iran, Albania, Azerbaijan, United Kingdom, Hungary, Turkmenistan
ALSO KNOWN AS

Other names.

en Bushy rock-cress en European bitter cress en Narrow-Leaf Bittercress en Narrowleaf bittercress en Narrow-leaved Bittercress en Narrow-leaved bitter-cress
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Cardamine pectinata fruit
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Cardamine pectinata leaf
PLATE 02 · leaf
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