Narrow-Leaf Pepperwort
Also known as
narrow-leaf pepperwort, roadside pepperweed and peppergrass
Taxonomy
Lepidium ruderale
Lepidium
Brassicaceae
Brassicales
How to care for Narrow-Leaf Pepperwort
How often to water your Narrow-Leaf Pepperwort
every 9
Narrow-Leaf Pepperwort 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
Finding light for Narrow-Leaf Pepperwort in your home
a window
Narrow-Leaf Pepperwort love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.
Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.
Narrow-Leaf Pepperwort does not tolerate low-light 🚫.
Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Narrow-Leaf Pepperwort in your home 🏡.
How to fertilize Narrow-Leaf Pepperwort
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 Narrow-Leaf Pepperwort after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.
Care Summary for Narrow-Leaf Pepperwort
Narrow-Leaf Pepperwort
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.