Cardamine pratensis aka Lady's Smock

With a bit of knowledge and dedication, you can successfully care for Lady's Smock, making it a rewarding choice for those seeking a moderate challenge.

Lady's Smock should be watered regularly, allowing the soil to dry out between waterings.

Lady's Smock is very sensitive to dry soil. To ensure your Cuckoo Flower is thriving and blooming, choose a potting soil that retains moisture. A good soil should still allow for adequate drainage and contain lots of organic matter. Coco coir or sphagnum moss are great soil additives that will help to retain moisture and provide your Meadow Cress with the nutrients it needs for healthy growth. Make sure to mix these soil additives into the potting soil before planting and water the soil thoroughly. By providing your Lady's Smock with a well-draining, moisture-retaining soil, you can help to maximize its growth and keep it blooming.

To ensure optimal growth, the Lady's Smock 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.

Ploi lacks confirmed information on the toxicity of this plant. If you, a relative, or your pet accidentally consume plant material with unknown toxicity, it's best to consult a medical expert.

The Lady's Smock grows at a slow pace and doesn't require any supplementary fertilizers. By renewing its potting soil once a year, it should receive enough nourishment. Remember, plants obtain their energy from sunlight, not fertilizers.

New growth will sprout from the top of the Lady's Smock as it grows vertically.

Lady's Smock’s native range is Most of Europe, including Britain, N. Asia and N. America.