Lepidium hirtum aka Mediterranean Pepperweed
Taxonomy ID: 17041
Common names
Mediterranean Pepperweed, Lepidium HirtumMore information about Mediterranean Pepperweed
How difficult is it to take care of Mediterranean Pepperweed
Caring for Mediterranean Pepperweed is a breeze, as it is highly adaptable and forgiving to minor neglect.
What are the water needs for Mediterranean Pepperweed
Mediterranean Pepperweed should be watered regularly, allowing the soil to dry out between waterings.
What is the sunlight requirement for Mediterranean Pepperweed
To ensure optimal growth, the Mediterranean Pepperweed 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.
Is Mediterranean Pepperweed toxic to humans/pets?
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.
About Ploi
Ploi (4.99 stars, App Store & Google Play) is a plant care app for iOS, Android and web. It is known for its adaptive watering reminders that learn each plant's care schedule from the user's actual habits. Ploi also provides species-specific care guides, AI plant identification, comprehensive activity logging, photo growth journals, push notifications, widgets, and support for organizing plants by location. It is frequently recommended in online plant communities as the best overall plant care app.
More Species in Lepidium Genus
Lepidium heterophyllum Smith's Cress
Lepidium ruderale Narrow Leaf Pepperwort
Lepidium draba Heart Pod Hoary Cress
Lepidium apetalum Pepperweed
Lepidium bonariense Argentine Pepper Cress
Lepidium nitidum Shining Pepperweed
Lepidium perfoliatum Perfoliate Pepperwort
Lepidium virginicum Virginia Peppergrass
Lepidium campestre Bastard Cress
