Bog Yellowcress
Also known as
Hispid yellowcress and Rukev bažinnÔ
Taxonomy
Rorippa palustris
Rorippa
Brassicaceae
Brassicales

How to care for Bog Yellowcress

How often to water your Bog Yellowcress

every 9
Bog Yellowcress needs 0.5 cups of water every 9 when it doesnāt get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot located in Louisville, Kentucky.
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
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Finding light for Bog Yellowcress in your home

a window
Bog Yellowcress love being close to bright, sunny windows š.
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 Louisville, Kentucky ā .
Bog Yellowcress does not tolerate low-light š«.

How to fertilize Bog Yellowcress

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 Bog Yellowcress after it doubles in size or once a yearāwhichever comes first.

Bog Yellowcress 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
Bog Yellowcress requires abundant, bright and direct light. Place it less than one foot from a window to ensure it receives enough light to survive šŖ. Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement in your home š”.
Toxicity
Greg does not have confirmed data on this plantās toxicity. If you, a family member, or a pet consumes plant material of unknown toxicity, itās always best to consult a medical professional.
If you or someone else ingested this plant, call Poison Control atĀ US (800) 222-1222.Ā If a pet consumed this plant, contact your veterinarian or the ASPCA atĀ US (888) 426-4435.
Soil
Bog Yellowcress 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
Bog Yellowcress grows vertically and new growth will emerge from the top of the plant.
Care Summary for Bog Yellowcress
Bog Yellowcress
Greg recommends:

0.5 cups every 9 days

< 1ft from a window

Repot after 2x growth
Based on your location in Louisville, Kentucky, the 4ā pot your plant is in, and that it doesnāt get direct sunlight.
