American Alyssum
Also known as
American madwort
Taxonomy
Odontarrhena obovata
Odontarrhena
Brassicaceae
Brassicales
How to care for American Alyssum
Water
How often to water your American Alyssum
every 9
American Alyssum needs 0.5 cups of water every 9 when it doesnāt get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot.
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Water 0.5 cups every
9
Light
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Finding light for American Alyssum in your home
a window
American Alyssum may have difficulty thriving, and will drop leaves š, without ample sunlight.
Place it less than 3 feet from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.
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Nutrients
How to fertilize American Alyssum
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 itās likely grown enough to need a larger pot anyway.
To replenish this plant's nutrients, repot your American Alyssum after it doubles in size or once a yearāwhichever comes first.
Care Summary for American Alyssum
American Alyssum
Greg recommends:
Water
0.5 cups every 9 days
Placement
< 3ft from a window
Nutrients
Repot after 2x growth
Based on the 4ā pot your plant is in, and that it doesnāt get direct sunlight.
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