How much sunlight does my Brompton Stock need?

Brompton Stock 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 🏡.

What type of soil should I use for my Brompton Stock?

Brompton Stock 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!

Should I fertilize my Brompton Stock?

Brompton Stock 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.

What is the growth pattern for Brompton Stock?

Brompton Stock grows along the ground and sends out shoots which will spread across the soil.

Can Brompton Stock be grown outdoors?

USDA Hardiness Zone Brompton Stock can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 7a-10b . Find your local hardiness zone here .

How can I propagate my Brompton Stock?

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

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Q: Is Brompton Stock easy to care for?

Brompton Stock is generally easy to care for , though some plant parents report facing challenges with growing it. Check out the reviews down below to read more about their experiences!

Q: How often should I water my Brompton Stock?

Brompton Stock 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.

About Brompton Stock

Brompton Stock is a popular houseplant 🌿 that is isn’t challenging to grow and needs regular watering to thrive. They do best in long-lasting, direct light ☀️ and should be less than 1 foot from a window.

Brompton Stock likes soil that is well draining. You may want to supplement with a gentle, organic fertilizer throughout the peak growing season.

Brompton Stock belongs to the Matthiola genus, and is native to Spain to Greece.

Taxonomy

Scientific name

Matthiola incana

Genus

Matthiola

Family

Brassicaceae

Order

Brassicales

How to care for Brompton Stock

Water

How often to water your Brompton Stock

Brompton Stock 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

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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 Brompton Stock in your home

Light needs and placement for plant Brompton Stock: 1ft from a window

Brompton Stock love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.

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

Brompton Stock does not tolerate low-light 🚫.

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

Nutrients

How to fertilize Brompton Stock

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

FAQs

Difficulty Level

Brompton Stock is generally easy to care for, though some plant parents report facing challenges with growing it. Check out the reviews down below to read more about their experiences!

Water Needs

Sunlight Needs

Toxicity

Soil

Fertilizer

Growth Pattern

Growing Outdoors

Propagation