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Water moderately, allowing the soil to dry slightly between waterings. Reduce watering in cooler months. Ensure good drainage to prevent root rot.
Also known as False London-Rocket · Loesel's Hedge-Mustard · Loesel's Tumble-Mustard
Sisymbrium loeselii, Small Tumbleweed Mustard, is an annual herb that grows rapidly and produces many seeds, often found in disturbed areas.
At-a-glance light, water, soil, and growing conditions from plant data
Prefers full sun to partial shade.
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At least 6 hours of direct sunlight is ideal.
Water regularly, allowing soil to dry slightly between waterings.
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Reduce watering in cooler months.
Tolerates a wide range of soils, but prefers well-drained, moderately fertile soil. Adaptable to sandy, loamy, or clay soils.
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Thrives in moderate temperatures.
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Ideal growing range is 15-25 °C.
Outdoor
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Fertilize sparingly in spring.
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Use a balanced liquid fertilizer.
Safety information from plant toxicity data
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Toxic for humans | No 0/5 intensity |
| Toxic for pets | No 0/5 intensity |
| Edible | No |
Key traits and growing stats from plant data
Watering, pruning, propagation, and repotting details from plant data
Water moderately, allowing the soil to dry slightly between waterings. Reduce watering in cooler months. Ensure good drainage to prevent root rot.
Prune lightly after flowering to encourage bushier growth and prevent excessive seeding. Remove dead or damaged stems at any time. Deadheading can prolong bloom.
Easily grown from seed sown directly outdoors in early spring or autumn. Seeds germinate readily. Can also be propagated by cuttings, though less common.
Not typically grown in pots, but if so, repot in spring when root-bound. Use a well-draining potting mix and a pot with drainage holes.
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Common names and botanical synonyms
Botanical classification
| Rank | Name |
|---|---|
| kingdom | Plantae |
| division | Tracheophyta |
| class | Magnoliopsida |
| order | Brassicales |
| family | Brassicaceae |
| genus | Sisymbrium |
| species | Sisymbrium loeselii |
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