Water
Water regularly to maintain consistent soil moisture, especially during the growing season. Allow the top inch of soil to dry slightly between waterings.
Coralroot BittercressCardamine bulbifera
Also known as Bulbiferous Coralwort · Common Bittercress · Coral-Root Bittercress
- Category: Flowering, Ornamental
- Type: Herb
- Sunlight: Prefers partial to full shade.
- Water: Keep soil consistently moist.
- Temperature: Thrives in cool to moderate temperatures.
- Habitat: Outdoor, Greenhouse
Coralroot Bittercress Care Summary
At-a-glance light, water, soil, and growing conditions from plant data
Light
Prefers partial to full shade.
30% intensity
Avoid direct hot sun.
Water
Keep soil consistently moist.
70% intensity
Water more during dry periods.
Soil
Prefers well-draining, humus-rich soil. Adaptable to various soil types if moisture is adequate.
50% intensity
Temperature
Thrives in cool to moderate temperatures.
60% intensity
Ideal range 15-20°C.
Habitat
Outdoor, Greenhouse
50% intensity
Fertilizer
Light feeding in spring.
20% intensity
Use a balanced liquid fertilizer.
Coralroot Bittercress Toxicity
Safety information from plant toxicity data
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Toxic for humans | No 0/5 intensity |
| Toxic for pets | No 0/5 intensity |
| Edible | No |
Coralroot Bittercress Quick Facts
Key traits and growing stats from plant data
- Plant Type
- Herb
- Plant Category
- Flowering, Ornamental
- Plant Place Type
- Ground, Garden
- Plant Environment
- Outdoor, Greenhouse
- Lifespan
- Perennials
- Plant Height
- 0.3-0.6 m
- Spread
- 0.3-0.5 m
- Growth Rate
- Moderate
- Dormancy
- Yes
- Leaf Color
- Green
- Leaf Type
- Compound
- Flower Size
- 1.5-2 cm
Care guide for Coralroot Bittercress
Watering, pruning, propagation, and repotting details from plant data
Pruning
Deadhead spent flowers to encourage reblooming and maintain a tidy appearance. Remove any yellowing or dead foliage at the end of the season.
Propagation
Easily propagated by division of clumps in early spring or autumn. Seeds can also be sown in autumn or early spring, requiring stratification.
Repotting
For container-grown plants, repot every 2-3 years in spring into fresh potting mix. This helps refresh nutrients and provides more space for root growth.
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Coralroot Bittercress Names & Synonyms
Common names and botanical synonyms
Coralroot Bittercress Taxonomy
Botanical classification