How to grow and care for Nasturtium officinale R.Br.
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Nasturtium officinale R.Br. 101 - Plant Care Instructions
Bright direct
16C° ~24C°
Every 7 days
Water
How to water Nasturtium officinale R.Br.
How often should I water?
check Nasturtium officinale R.Br. 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
When is the Dormant period
it goes into dormancy in the Winter. during the period, 1.5~2x the watering interval you use in the warm season.
Light & Location
How much light does a Nasturtium officinale R.Br. need?
Bright direct
Bright indirect
Grow light
Light preference
Nasturtium officinale R.Br. likes Bright direct light, 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 ~ 20K lux to thrive!
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20K~
2K
20K
Temperature
Natural habitat
-27
-27~40℃
45
Houseplant temperate preference
-15
16~24℃
45
Plants that grow in the wild and those that grow indoors prefer different temperatures. If you grow Nasturtium officinale R.Br. at home, make sure the temperature is 16~24℃.
Humidity
Houseplant temperate preference
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40~70%
100
Nasturtium officinale R.Br. prefers humidity about 40~70%. If necessary, increase humidity by misting, humidifier.
Fertilize
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
Nasturtium officinale R.Br. is a member of Brassicaceae.
| Characteristic Name | Characteristic Value |
|---|---|
| Lifespan | Perennial |
| Time to plant | Spring, Fall |
| Taxonomy Name | Taxonomy Value |
|---|---|
| Phylum | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Magnoliopsida |
| Order | Brassicales |
| Family | Brassicaceae |
| Genus | Nasturtium |
| Species | Nasturtium officinale |
Is Nasturtium officinale R.Br. toxic?
Nasturtium officinale R.Br. is dangerous to Baby, Cat
Baby
Cat
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