Thlaspi perfoliatum — a medium houseplant, prefers full sun light
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Thlaspi perfoliatum

Thlaspi Perfoliatum

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Thlaspi perfoliatum is a species of plants in the family Brassicaceae.

A note from PlantMom

Claspleaf pennycress is fairly disease-resistant and typically not vulnerable to illnesses. Still, it can be affected by pests and diseases present in its environment. These infections are usually mild. In terms of care, the plant requires moderate maintenance. Regular pruning is needed to keep a neat appearance and support healthy growth. Fertilizing can also aid in promoting blooms. Claspleaf pennycress is suitable for anyone with outdoor space, such as a garden or patio, and does not demand a lot of gardening experience. It may need more attention if grown indoors.

— PlantMom
CARE GUIDE

How to keep Thlaspi Perfoliatum.

Light

Claspleaf pennycress is native to bright, open habitats where it flourishes in full sun. It can tolerate partial sunlight but favors direct sun for optimal growth. This plant, which can be annual or biennial, is known for its sun-loving nature.

Temperature

Claspleaf pennycress is a species adapted to regions with mild to warm temperatures. Its ideal temperature lies roughly between 68 and 95 °F (20 and 35 °C). In colder seasons, consider adjusting greenhouse or indoor temperatures to reproduce this range.

Fertilizer

Claspleaf pennycress does well with regular, light applications of fertilizer to encourage healthy leaf development. You should fertilize Claspleaf pennycress about once a month during the summer. Nitrogen is essential for foliage, and providing nitrogen-rich sources helps Claspleaf pennycress thrive.

CHARACTERISTICS

Botanical profile.

Plant Type
Herb
Life Cycle
Annual
Genus
Thlaspi
Family
Brassicaceae
Hardiness Zone
7-10
Mature Height
3 cm to 40 cm
Mature Spread
5 cm to 15 cm
Leaf Color
Green, Light Green
Leaf Type
Deciduous
Flower Color
White
Flower Size
0.51 cm
Bloom Time
Early spring, Mid spring
Planting Time
Spring, Summer
Harvest Time
Late spring, Early summer
Native Area
Libya, Turkey, Sweden, Austria, Slovakia, Montenegro, Pakistan, Slovenia, Morocco, Croatia, Belarus, Uzbekistan, Russia, Iraq, Germany, Estonia, Romania, Latvia, Belgium, Portugal, Netherlands, Saudi Arabia, France, Tajikistan, Tunisia, Czech Republic, Cyprus, Bulgaria, Poland, Armenia, Greece, Ukraine, Serbia, Lebanon, China, Afghanistan, Syria, Kyrgyzstan, Kazakhstan, Italy, Spain, Switzerland, Denmark, Iran, Albania, Azerbaijan, United Kingdom, Hungary, Algeria, Turkmenistan
ALSO KNOWN AS

Other names.

en Cotswold pennycress en Claspleaf pennycress en Perfoliate pennycress en Perfoliate Penny-cress en Thoroughwort pennycress
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