Plant Care Field Pennycress

Field Pennycress

About Field Pennycress

Field Pennycress is an annual weed in the mustard family. It is native to Eurasia and is found in fields, along roadways and disturbed areas. The mustard-garlic flavor of the leaves is not a favorite of grazing animals. Dairy cows' milk is affected if they eat it.

Taxonomy

Thlaspi arvense
Thlaspi
Brassicaceae
Brassicales

How to care for Field Pennycress

💦 Water

How often to water your Field Pennycress

Water needs for Field Pennycress
0.5 cups
every 9

Field Pennycress needs 0.5 cups of water every 9 when it doesn’t get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot.

Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.

Calculate water needs of Field Pennycress

Water 0.5 cups every
9

Does your plant get direct sunlight?

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5"
☀️ Light

Finding light for Field Pennycress in your home

Light needs and placement for plant Field Pennycress: 1ft from a window
1ft or less from
a window

Field Pennycress love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.

Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.

Field Pennycress does not tolerate low-light 🚫.

Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Field Pennycress in your home 🏡.

🪴 Nutrients

How to fertilize Field Pennycress

Nutrient, fertilizer, and repotting needs for Field Pennycress: repot after 2X growth

Most potting soils come with ample nutrients which plants use to produce new growth.

By the time your plant has depleted the nutrients in its soil it’s likely grown enough to need a larger pot anyway.

To replenish this plant's nutrients, repot your Field Pennycress after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.

💡 FAQs
⭐ Difficulty Level

Field Pennycress can be challenging to care for, according to some plant parents. Check out the reviews down below to learn from their experiences!

Benefits of Growing Field Pennycress →

Common Field Pennycress Problems →


💦 Water Needs

Field Pennycress prefers for the soil to dry out between waterings and should be watered regularly. Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.

Field Pennycress Water Frequency →

Field Pennycress Root Rot →


☀️ Sunlight Needs

Field Pennycress requires abundant, bright and direct light. Place it less than one foot from a window to ensure it receives enough light to survive 💪. Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement in your home 🏡.

Field Pennycress Light Requirements →

Field Pennycress Direct Sunlight Needs & Tolerance →


🐶 🐈 👶 Toxicity

Field Pennycress is not known to cause harm to humans or pets. Regardless, if you, a family member, a cat, or dog has ingested any plant material, please consult a doctor or a veterinarian.


🪴 Soil

Field Pennycress does best in well-draining soil. A good soil will contain lots of organic matter such as coco coir as well as perlite or vermiculite to help with drainage. Adding a handful of perlite to regular store-bought potting soil should do the trick!

Best Soil Mix for Field Pennycress →

When and How to Successfully Repot Field Pennycress →


💩 Fertilizer

Field Pennycress is a fast growing plant and may deplete the nutrients in its soil over time. Replenish them with a gentle organic fertilizer or compost every 1-2 months depending on your location and season. Fertilize more often during the growing season and in warmer and brighter climates.

How Much and When to Fertilize Field Pennycress →


⬆️ ⬇️ Growth Pattern

Field Pennycress grows vertically and new growth will emerge from the top of the plant.

How and When to Prune Field Pennycress →


🌦️ Growing Outdoors

USDA Hardiness Zone
Field Pennycress can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 3a-9b. Find your local hardiness zone here.

Field Pennycress Temperature Tolerance →


🌱 Propagation

The seeds of Field Pennycress can be used to grow new plants! After your plant flowers, any seeds that formed can be collected and germinated in potting soil.

How to Propagate Field Pennycress →


🍂 Yellow Leaves

Yellow leaves aren’t always a reason to panic, and can be a normal part of a plant’s life cycle. Unless brand new leaves are turning yellow or all the leaves change color at once, it’s likely just your plant shedding old leaves.

Overwatering and root rot are the most likely cause of problems in Field Pennycress, since they are sensitive to wet soil. The leaves may also appear to be curling or drooping. Less often, yellow leaves are caused by underwatering, nutrient deficiencies, or pests.

Replace soggy soil with fresh, dry soil and download Greg to make sure your plant never gets overwatered again!


🧐 Troubleshooting

When troubleshooting a sad-looking houseplant, start by checking for signs of distress in its leaves, such as yellowing, browning, or drooping, which can indicate overwatering or nutrient deficiencies.

Inspect the soil moisture; too dry or too wet soil can cause problems.

Ensure the plant is getting the right amount of light, as too much or too little can stress it.

Finally, consider environmental factors like temperature and humidity, and adjust care routines accordingly to revive your plant.


Care Summary for Field Pennycress

Field Pennycress

Field Pennycress


Greg recommends:

Water

0.5 cups every 9 days

Placement

< 1ft from a window

Nutrients

Repot after 2x growth

Based on the 4” pot your plant is in, and that it doesn’t get direct sunlight.

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