What type of soil should I use for my Coralroot Bittercress?

Coralroot Bittercress 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.

Should I fertilize my Coralroot Bittercress?

Coralroot Bittercress grows very slowly and doesn’t require added fertilizer . Replacing your plant’s potting soil once a year should provide them with more than enough nutrition. Remember, plants get their energy from sunlight, not fertilizer!

Can Coralroot Bittercress be grown outdoors?

USDA Hardiness Zone Coralroot Bittercress can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 4a-8b . Find your local hardiness zone here .

Coralroot Bittercress

Q: How often should I water my Coralroot Bittercress?

Coralroot Bittercress 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.

Q: How much sunlight does my Coralroot Bittercress need?

Coralroot Bittercress 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 🏡.

Taxonomy

Scientific name

Cardamine bulbifera

Genus

Cardamine

Family

Brassicaceae

Order

Brassicales

How to care for Coralroot Bittercress

Water

How often to water your Coralroot Bittercress

Coralroot Bittercress needs 0.5 cups of water every 9 when it doesn’t get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot located in Oakland, California.

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

Check the growing potential in your area

A plant's growing potential is determined from its location, the time of year, and current local weather.

Oakland, California

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Finding light for Coralroot Bittercress in your home

Light needs and placement for plant Coralroot Bittercress: 1ft from a window

Coralroot Bittercress love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.

Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to ensure it receives enough light to survive during this time of reduced sunlight intensity in Oakland, California ⛅.

Coralroot Bittercress does not tolerate low-light 🚫.

Nutrients