Plant Care Wild Mustard

Wild Mustard

Taxonomy

Brassica geniculata
Brassica
Brassicaceae
Brassicales

How to care for Wild Mustard

💦 Water

How often to water your Wild Mustard

Water needs for Wild Mustard
0.5 cups
every 9

Wild Mustard 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

Does your plant get direct sunlight?

Select the pot size

5"
☀️ Light

Finding light for Wild Mustard in your home

Light needs and placement for plant Wild Mustard: 1ft from a window
1ft or less from
a window

Wild Mustard love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.

Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.

Wild Mustard does not tolerate low-light 🚫.

Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Wild Mustard in your home 🏡.

🪴 Nutrients

How to fertilize Wild Mustard

Nutrient, fertilizer, and repotting needs for Wild Mustard: repot after 2X growth

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 Wild Mustard after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.

💡 FAQs
💦 Water Needs

Wild Mustard 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.

Wild Mustard Root Rot →


☀️ Sunlight Needs

Wild Mustard 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

Wild Mustard is extremely dangerous if consumed. If you, a family member, or a pet has ingested any amount of plant material contact Poison Control, US (800) 222-1222, or your veterinarian immediately. Wild Mustard is not recommended for homes with children, cats, or dogs.


💨 Humidity

Wild Mustard doesn’t require additional humidity. Plants absorb most water through their root system rather than their leaves, so the best way to provide humidity for your plants is through watering the soil.


🪴 Soil

Wild Mustard 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!

What Are Healthy Wild Mustard Roots →


💩 Fertilizer

Wild Mustard grows very slowly and doesn’t require added fertilizer. Replacing your plant’s potting soil once a year should provide them with more than enough nutrition. Remember, plants get their energy from sunlight, not fertilizer!


🌎 Native Region

Wild Mustard is native to Western Europe, the Mediterranean, and temperate Asia.


🌦️ Growing Outdoors

USDA Hardiness Zone
Wild Mustard can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 3a-11b. Find your local hardiness zone here.

Wild Mustard Hardiness Zones →

Is Wild Mustard a Weed? →


🍂 Yellow Leaves

Yellow leaves aren’t always a reason to panic, and can be a normal part of a plant’s life cycle. Unless brand new leaves are turning yellow or all the leaves change color at once, it’s likely just your plant shedding old leaves.

Overwatering and root rot are the most likely cause of problems in Wild Mustard, since they are sensitive to wet soil. The leaves may also appear to be curling or drooping. Less often, yellow leaves are caused by underwatering, nutrient deficiencies, or pests.

Replace soggy soil with fresh, dry soil and download Greg to make sure your plant never gets overwatered again!


🧐 Troubleshooting

When troubleshooting a sad-looking houseplant, start by checking for signs of distress in its leaves, such as yellowing, browning, or drooping, which can indicate overwatering or nutrient deficiencies.

Inspect the soil moisture; too dry or too wet soil can cause problems.

Ensure the plant is getting the right amount of light, as too much or too little can stress it.

Finally, consider environmental factors like temperature and humidity, and adjust care routines accordingly to revive your plant.


Care Summary for Wild Mustard

Wild Mustard


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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