American Yellowrocket
Taxonomy
Barbarea orthoceras
Barbarea
Brassicaceae
Brassicales
How to care for American Yellowrocket
Water
How often to water your American Yellowrocket
every 9
American Yellowrocket 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
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 American Yellowrocket in your home
a window
American Yellowrocket love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.
Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.
American Yellowrocket does not tolerate low-light 🚫.
Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of American Yellowrocket in your home 🏡.
Nutrients
How to fertilize American Yellowrocket
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 American Yellowrocket after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.
FAQs
American Yellowrocket 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
American Yellowrocket 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
American Yellowrocket is not safe to consume. If you, a family member, or a pet has ingested any amount of plant material contact Poison Control, US (800) 222-1222, or your veterinarian. If you have children, cats, or dogs in the home, we suggest keeping this plant out of reach.
Soil
American Yellowrocket is very sensitive to dry soil, so choose a potting soil that retains moisture. A good soil will still drain well and contain lots of organic matter such as coco coir or sphagnum moss.
Growth Pattern
American Yellowrocket grows vertically and new growth will emerge from the top of the plant.
Care Summary for American Yellowrocket
American Yellowrocket
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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