Plant Care Eschscholtz's Hairy Rockcress

Eschscholtz's Hairy Rockcress

About Eschscholtz's Hairy Rockcress

Eschscholtz's Hairy Rockcress is a super rare houseplant 🌿 that needs regular watering to thrive. They do best in long-lasting, direct light ☀️ and should be less than 1 foot from a window.

Eschscholtz's Hairy Rockcress likes soil that is well draining.

Taxonomy

Arabis hirsuta
Arabis
Brassicaceae
Brassicales

Also known as

Creamflower rockcress, Mountain rockcress, Hairy rockcress and Hairy rock-cress

How to care for Eschscholtz's Hairy Rockcress

💦 Water

How often to water your Eschscholtz's Hairy Rockcress

Water needs for Eschscholtz's Hairy Rockcress
0.5 cups
every 9

Eschscholtz's Hairy Rockcress 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.

Water 0.5 cups every
9

Does your plant get direct sunlight?

Select the pot size

5"
☀️ Light

Finding light for Eschscholtz's Hairy Rockcress in your home

Light needs and placement for plant Eschscholtz's Hairy Rockcress: 1ft from a window
1ft or less from
a window

Eschscholtz's Hairy Rockcress love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.

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

Eschscholtz's Hairy Rockcress does not tolerate low-light 🚫.

Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Eschscholtz's Hairy Rockcress in your home 🏡.

🪴 Nutrients

How to fertilize Eschscholtz's Hairy Rockcress

Nutrient, fertilizer, and repotting needs for Eschscholtz's Hairy Rockcress: 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 Eschscholtz's Hairy Rockcress after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.

💡 FAQs
💦 Water Needs

Eschscholtz's Hairy Rockcress 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

Eschscholtz's Hairy Rockcress 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 🏡.


🐶 🐈 👶 Toxicity

Eschscholtz's Hairy Rockcress 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

Eschscholtz's Hairy Rockcress 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!


⬆️ ⬇️ Growth Pattern

Eschscholtz's Hairy Rockcress grows vertically and new growth will emerge from the top of the plant.


🌦️ Growing Outdoors

USDA Hardiness Zone
Eschscholtz's Hairy Rockcress can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 3a-8b. Find your local hardiness zone here.


🍂 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 Eschscholtz's Hairy Rockcress, 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 Eschscholtz's Hairy Rockcress

Eschscholtz's Hairy Rockcress


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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