Saxifraga spathularis aka St Patrick's Cabbage
Taxonomy ID: 3821
Common names
St Patrick's Cabbage, Saint Patrick's CabbageMore information about St Patrick's Cabbage
What is the region of origin of St Patrick's Cabbage
St Patrick's Cabbage’s native range is Temperate Northern Hemisphere.
What are the water needs for St Patrick's Cabbage
St Patrick's Cabbage should be watered regularly, allowing the soil to dry out between waterings.
What is the right soil for St Patrick's Cabbage
St Patrick's Cabbage loves a well-draining soil. Perlite and vermiculite help with drainage, while coco coir adds organic matter, so a good potting soil mix will have all three. You can improve store-bought soil by adding some perlite to it.
What is the sunlight requirement for St Patrick's Cabbage
To ensure optimal growth, the St Patrick's Cabbage 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.
What's the right humidity for St Patrick's Cabbage
No extra humidity is necessary for the St Patrick's Cabbage. Absorption of water by plants is primarily done through their roots, and soil watering is the most effective method to provide humidity to your plants.
How to fertilize St Patrick's Cabbage
Repotting the St Patrick's Cabbage should be done either when it has doubled in size or on a yearly basis, whichever occurs sooner. Fresh potting soil with all the required nutrients, refreshed annually, will provide the plant with all the necessary sustenance, making the use of fertilizer unnecessary. Keep in mind that plants receive their energy from the sun, not fertilizer.
Is St Patrick's Cabbage 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.
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