Creeping Yellowcress
About Creeping Yellowcress
Yellow fieldcress is a perennial weed that spreads by creeping, white, fleshy roots. It is thought to have been introduced from the Netherlands with herbaceous perennials, especially in hosta and daylilies. The way to tell this species apart from other similar species is to compare the roots.
Taxonomy
Rorippa sylvestris
Rorippa
Brassicaceae
Brassicales
Also known as
Creeping yellowcress, Yellow fieldcress and Keek
How to care for Creeping Yellowcress
Water
How often to water your Creeping Yellowcress
every 9
Creeping Yellowcress 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
Light
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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 Creeping Yellowcress in your home
a window
Creeping Yellowcress love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.
Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.
Creeping Yellowcress does not tolerate low-light 🚫.
Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Creeping Yellowcress in your home 🏡.
Nutrients
How to fertilize Creeping 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 it’s likely grown enough to need a larger pot anyway.
To replenish this plant's nutrients, repot your Creeping Yellowcress after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.
FAQs
Creeping 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
Creeping Yellowcress 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
Creeping 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!
Care Summary for Creeping Yellowcress
Creeping Yellowcress
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.
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