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Basket of Gold

About Basket of Gold

Basket-of-gold forms as a spreading, rounded mass, which looks at home cascading over a rock wall. Grows and flowers best in average to sandy well-drained soil in the full sun. After flowering, you can prune the plant to 1/2 its size to maintain shape and vigor.

Taxonomy

Scientific name

Aurinia saxatilis

Genus

Aurinia

Family

Brassicaceae

Order

Brassicales

Also known as

Golden Alison

How to care for Basket of Gold

💦 Water

How often to water your Basket of Gold

Basket of Gold 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

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☀️ Light

Finding light for Basket of Gold in your home

Basket of Gold love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.

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

Basket of Gold does not tolerate low-light 🚫.

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

🪴 Nutrients

How to fertilize Basket of Gold

Nutrient, fertilizer, and repotting needs for Basket of Gold: 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 Basket of Gold after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.

💡 FAQs

⭐ Difficulty Level

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

💦 Water Needs

Basket of Gold 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

Basket of Gold 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

Greg does not have confirmed data on this plant’s toxicity. If you, a family member, or a pet consumes plant material of unknown toxicity, it’s always best to consult a medical professional.

If you or someone else ingested this plant, call Poison Control at US (800) 222-1222. If a pet consumed this plant, contact your veterinarian or the ASPCA at US (888) 426-4435.

🪴 Soil

Basket of Gold 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

🌦️ Growing Outdoors

USDA Hardiness Zone
Basket of Gold can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 3a-7b. Find your local hardiness zone here.

🌱 Propagation

Basket of Gold can be propagated by division into new individual plants.

Check to see if there is more than one plant. In some cases they may still be beneath the soil surface. If you feel confident, you may remove the soil to check for baby plantlets below!
If there are multiple plants growing, unpot the plant and gently tug the plants apart, being careful not to disturb too many of the roots. They may be connected by large root segments which you may need to break to free the plantlet.
Pot up the new plant in well-draining soil
Repot the parent plant back into its original pot

🧐 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.