Plant Care Boufford's Eutrema

Boufford's Eutrema

Taxonomy

Eutrema bouffordii
Eutrema
Brassicaceae
Brassicales

How to care for Boufford's Eutrema

💦 Water

How often to water your Boufford's Eutrema

Water needs for Boufford's Eutrema
0.5 cups
every 9

Boufford's Eutrema 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 Boufford's Eutrema in your home

Light needs and placement for plant Boufford's Eutrema: 6ft from a window
6ft or less from
a window

Boufford's Eutrema can tolerate being far from a window and light source.

Place it less than 6 feet from a south-facing window to ensure it receives enough light to survive 💪.

Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Boufford's Eutrema in your home 🏡.

🪴 Nutrients

How to fertilize Boufford's Eutrema

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

💡 FAQs
☀️ Sunlight Needs

Boufford's Eutrema can tolerate being far from a window and light source. Place it less than 6 feet from a south-facing 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

Boufford's Eutrema 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

Boufford's Eutrema 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!


💩 Fertilizer

Boufford's Eutrema 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!


🌦️ Growing Outdoors

USDA Hardiness Zone
Boufford's Eutrema can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 4a-7b. Find your local hardiness zone here.


🧐 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 Boufford's Eutrema

Boufford's Eutrema


Greg recommends:

Water

0.5 cups every 9 days

Placement

< 6ft 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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