Arabidopsis Thaliana
Also known as
Mouse-Ear Cress, Mouse-Ear Cress, Thale cress and Arabidopsis
Taxonomy
Arabidopsis thaliana
Arabidopsis
Brassicaceae
Brassicales
How to care for Arabidopsis Thaliana
Water
How often to water your Arabidopsis Thaliana
every 9
Arabidopsis Thaliana needs 0.5 cups of water every 9 when it doesnāt 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.
Water 0.5 cups every
9
Light
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A plant's growing potential is determined from its location, the time of year, and current local weather.
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Finding light for Mouse-Ear Cress in your home
a window
Arabidopsis Thaliana may have difficulty thriving, and will drop leaves š, without ample sunlight.
Place it less than 3 feet from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.
Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Arabidopsis Thaliana in your home š”.
Nutrients
How to fertilize Arabidopsis Thaliana
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 itās likely grown enough to need a larger pot anyway.
To replenish this plant's nutrients, repot your Arabidopsis Thaliana after it doubles in size or once a yearāwhichever comes first.
FAQs
Arabidopsis Thaliana 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.
Sunlight Needs
Arabidopsis Thaliana may have difficulty thriving and will drop leaves š without ample sunlight. Place it less than 3 feet from a window to maximize the potential for growth. Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement in your home š”.
Toxicity
Greg does not have confirmed data on this plantās toxicity. If you, a family member, or a pet consumes plant material of unknown toxicity, itās always best to consult a medical professional.
If you or someone else ingested this plant, call Poison Control atĀ US (800) 222-1222.Ā If a pet consumed this plant, contact your veterinarian or the ASPCA atĀ US (888) 426-4435.
Care Summary for Arabidopsis Thaliana
Arabidopsis Thaliana
Greg recommends:
Water
0.5 cups every 9 days
Placement
< 3ft from a window
Nutrients
Repot after 2x growth
Based on the 4ā pot your plant is in, and that it doesnāt get direct sunlight.
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