Water
Keep the soil consistently moist but not waterlogged. Water thoroughly when the top centimeter of soil feels dry.
Avoid letting the plant dry out completely, especially during warmer months, as this can stress the plant and reduce flowering.
Also known as Rhino-Foot
Cardamine bonariensis is a herbaceous perennial or biennial plant known for its delicate white flowers and edible leaves, often found in moist, shaded areas.
At-a-glance light, water, soil, and growing conditions from plant data
Partial Shade
50% intensity
Prefers bright, indirect light. Can tolerate some morning sun but avoid intense afternoon sun, which can scorch the leaves.
Regularly
50% intensity
Maintain consistent moisture, allowing the top inch of soil to dry slightly between waterings. Avoid waterlogging.
Well-drained
50% intensity
Moderate
50% intensity
Thrives in average room temperatures between 18-24°C. Protect from frost and extreme heat.
Light
25% intensity
Feed with a balanced liquid fertilizer diluted to half strength during the growing season (spring to summer).
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
Keep the soil consistently moist but not waterlogged. Water thoroughly when the top centimeter of soil feels dry.
Avoid letting the plant dry out completely, especially during warmer months, as this can stress the plant and reduce flowering.
Prune lightly after flowering to maintain a tidy shape and encourage bushier growth. Remove any spent flower stalks and yellowing or dead foliage as needed. Heavy pruning is generally not required.
Easily propagated from seed sown in spring or autumn. It can also be propagated by division of established clumps in spring. Cuttings can be taken in late spring or early summer and rooted in moist potting mix.
Repot every 1-2 years in spring, or when the plant becomes root-bound. Use a well-draining potting mix, such as a blend of peat moss and perlite. Choose a pot that is only slightly larger than the current one.
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Botanical classification
| Rank | Name |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Division | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Magnoliopsida |
| Order | Brassicales |
| Family | Brassicaceae |
| Genus | Cardamine |
| Species | Cardamine bonariensis |
Similar in genus Cardamine
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