Cardamine amara aka Large Bittercress

If you're looking for a plant that offers a moderate level of challenge, Large Bittercress is a great choice to test your gardening skills.

Large Bittercress should be watered regularly, allowing the soil to dry out between waterings.

If you're planting Large Bittercress, you need to make sure you use a potting soil that can retain moisture. While the soil should still be able to drain well, it should contain plenty of organic matter like coco coir or sphagnum moss to help it stay moist and nourish the roots of your plants. This is especially important since Large Bittercress is especially sensitive to dry soil. You can also add other amendments, such as compost, to help retain moisture and provide extra nutrients to your plants. Be sure to keep the soil evenly moist, but not soggy, throughout the growing season. With the right soil and proper care, your Large Bittercress will thrive!

To ensure optimal growth, the Large Bittercress prefers bright indirect light for 6-8 hours each day. Insufficient light can result in slow growth and leaf drop, so it's important to find a well-lit location for this plant. Place it near a window, within a distance of 1 meter (3 feet), to enhance its potential for thriving.

There is no verified data on the toxicity of this plant in the records of Ploi. If any person, including yourself, a family member, or a pet, consume plant material with an uncertain toxicity level, it is advisable to seek the advice of a healthcare expert.

The Large Bittercress is characterized by its slow growth and doesn't need fertilization in addition to its potting soil. By renewing the soil in its pot once a year, it should have enough nutrition. Remember, plants get their energy from sunlight, not from any fertilizers.

Large Bittercress’s native range is Most of Europe, including Britain, north to 64° N., east to the Balkans and W. Asia.