Water
Keep the soil consistently moist but not waterlogged. Water regularly, especially during dry periods, to prevent the soil from drying out completely. Overwatering can lead to root rot, so ensure good drainage.
Also known as Small Bittercress · Small-Flower Bittercress · Small-Flowered Bitter-Cress
Sand Bittercress (Cardamine parviflora) is a delicate, annual herbaceous plant with small white flowers, thriving in sandy, well-drained soils. It's a widespread weed in
At-a-glance light, water, soil, and growing conditions from plant data
Partial Shade to Full Sun
50% intensity
Prefers bright, indirect light but can tolerate full sun if kept adequately moist.
Regular Moistening
50% intensity
Maintain consistently moist soil, avoiding complete dryness or waterlogging.
Sandy, well-drained
50% intensity
Moderate
50% intensity
Thrives in moderate temperatures and can tolerate light frosts. Avoid extreme heat.
Low
25% intensity
Does not require frequent fertilization; grows well in lean soil.
Safety information from plant toxicity data
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Toxic for humans | No 0/5 intensity |
| Toxic for pets | No 0/5 intensity |
Non-toxic
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 regularly, especially during dry periods, to prevent the soil from drying out completely. Overwatering can lead to root rot, so ensure good drainage.
Pruning is typically not necessary for Cardamine parviflora. If the plant becomes too leggy or overgrows its space, you can trim it back to maintain a desired shape or size.
This can be done after flowering to encourage a tidier appearance.
Propagation is easily achieved through seed sowing. Seeds can be sown directly outdoors in autumn or early spring.
The plant readily self-seeds, so division of established clumps is also an effective method, best performed in spring.
Repotting is rarely needed for Sand Bittercress as it is often grown as an annual or self-seeds readily. If grown in a container and it becomes root-bound, repot in spring to a slightly larger container with well-draining soil.
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Flowering & fruiting calendar
Flowering & fruiting calendar
Photos of Sand Bittercress (Cardamine parviflora)
Common names and botanical synonyms
Botanical classification
| Rank | Name |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Division | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Magnoliopsida |
| Order | Brassicales |
| Family | Brassicaceae |
| Genus | Cardamine |
| Species | Cardamine parviflora |
Similar in genus Cardamine
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