Water
Water regularly during the growing season, allowing the soil to dry slightly between waterings. Reduce watering in winter. Ensure good drainage to prevent waterlogging, which Noccaea alpestris dislikes.
Also known as Alpine Penny-Cress · Small-Flowered Pennycress
Alpine Pennycress (Noccaea alpestris) is a small, fast-growing annual herb native to mountainous regions. It features delicate white flowers and is adapted to alpine cond
At-a-glance light, water, soil, and growing conditions from plant data
Full Sun to Partial Shade
75% intensity
Prefers bright, indirect light or morning sun. Protect from intense afternoon sun.
Moderate
50% intensity
Keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged.
Well-drained, Sandy, Loamy
50% intensity
Cool to Moderate
50% intensity
Prefers temperatures between 15-20°C. Can tolerate cooler conditions.
Low
25% intensity
Fertilize sparingly in spring with diluted balanced fertilizer.
Safety information from plant toxicity data
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Toxic for humans | No 0/5 intensity |
| Toxic for pets | No 0/5 intensity |
None
Key traits and growing stats from plant data
Watering, pruning, propagation, and repotting details from plant data
Water regularly during the growing season, allowing the soil to dry slightly between waterings. Reduce watering in winter. Ensure good drainage to prevent waterlogging, which Noccaea alpestris dislikes.
Pruning is generally not required for Noccaea alpestris. Deadhead spent flowers to encourage further blooming and maintain a tidy appearance. If the plant becomes leggy, light trimming can be done in spring.
Propagate Noccaea alpestris by sowing seeds in spring or autumn in a cool environment. It can also be propagated by division of established clumps in early spring. Ensure new divisions have adequate moisture.
Repot Noccaea alpestris in spring only if it has outgrown its container. Use a well-draining potting mix, such as a combination of peat and sand. Ensure the new pot has drainage holes.
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Monthly activity intensity for bloom and fruit across both hemispheres.
Flowering & fruiting calendar
Flowering & fruiting calendar
Photos of Alpine Pennycress (Noccaea alpestris)
Common names and botanical synonyms
Botanical classification
| Rank | Name |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Division | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Magnoliopsida |
| Order | Brassicales |
| Family | Brassicaceae |
| Genus | Noccaea |
| Species | Noccaea alpestris |
Similar in genus Noccaea
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