Rorippa Palustris
Also known as
Bog Yellowcress, Bog Yellowcress, Hispid yellowcress and Rukev bažinná
Taxonomy
Rorippa palustris
Rorippa
Brassicaceae
Brassicales

How to care for Rorippa Palustris

How often to water your Rorippa Palustris

every 9
Rorippa Palustris 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

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.

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Finding light for Bog Yellowcress in your home

a window
Rorippa Palustris love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.
Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.
Rorippa Palustris does not tolerate low-light 🚫.
Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Rorippa Palustris in your home 🏡.

How to fertilize Rorippa Palustris

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 Rorippa Palustris after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.

Rorippa Palustris 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.
Sunlight Needs
Rorippa Palustris 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 🏡.
Toxicity
Greg does not have confirmed data on this plant’s toxicity. If you, a family member, or a pet consumes plant material of unknown toxicity, it’s always best to consult a medical professional.
If you or someone else ingested this plant, call Poison Control at US (800) 222-1222. If a pet consumed this plant, contact your veterinarian or the ASPCA at US (888) 426-4435.
Soil
Rorippa Palustris 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!
Growth Pattern
Rorippa Palustris grows vertically and new growth will emerge from the top of the plant.
Care Summary for Rorippa Palustris
Rorippa Palustris
Greg recommends:

0.5 cups every 9 days

< 1ft from a window

Repot after 2x growth
Based on the 4” pot your plant is in, and that it doesn’t get direct sunlight.
