Nasturtium floridanum (Florida Yellowcress) is an aquatic or semi-aquatic plant native to North America, particularly the southeastern United States.
At-a-glance light, water, soil, and growing conditions from plant data
Full Sun to Partial Shade
75% intensity
Prefers at least 6 hours of direct sunlight daily.
Consistently Moist
50% intensity
Keep soil evenly moist, avoid drying out.
Loam, Sandy loam, Clay loam; Moist to wet soil
50% intensity
Moderate
50% intensity
Prefers temperatures between 18-24°C.
Aquatic
50% intensity
Low
25% intensity
Infrequent feeding with 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 |
None
Key traits and growing stats from plant data
Watering, pruning, propagation, and repotting details from plant data
Water Florida Yellowcress regularly to keep the soil consistently moist, especially during warmer months. Avoid allowing the soil to dry out completely, as this can stress the plant.
Good drainage is essential to prevent waterlogged conditions.
Pruning is generally not required for Nasturtium floridanum, as it is an annual or short-lived perennial that naturally completes its life cycle. If plants become leggy or overgrown, light trimming can encourage bushier growth and potentially more blooms.
Nasturtium floridanum is easily propagated from seeds sown directly into the garden after the last frost, or started indoors a few weeks prior. The seeds are relatively large and germinate readily in warm, moist soil.
Repotting is typically not necessary for Nasturtium floridanum, as it is often grown as an annual. If grown in containers and a longer lifespan is desired, repot into a slightly larger container with fresh potting mix in the spring before new growth begins.
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Where Florida Yellowcress (Nasturtium floridanum) is found
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Botanical classification
| Rank | Name |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Division | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Magnoliopsida |
| Order | Brassicales |
| Family | Brassicaceae |
| Genus | Nasturtium |
| Species | Nasturtium floridanum |
Similar in genus Nasturtium
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