Nasturtium
Tropaeolum majus · Nasturtiums · Nasturtium family
Also known as: Garden Nasturtium · Indian Cress
Very easy20–50cmPet-friendlyEdible
Nasturtium care at a glance
Nasturtium (Tropaeolum majus) needs little water and prefers to grow in full sun.
- Water need
- Low
- Light
- Full sun
- Soil moisture
- Dry
- Nutrients
- Low
- Life cycle
- Annual
Pests, Diseases & Weather on Nasturtium
Possible pests on Nasturtium include Aphids, Whitefly and Mealybugs. A possible disease is Southern bacterial wilt. Nasturtium is considered pet-friendly.
Pest
- Aphids Medium
- Whitefly Low
- Mealybugs Low
Disease
- Southern bacterial wilt Medium
Weather
- Frost damage High
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Frequently asked questions about Nasturtium
- Which pests affect Nasturtium?
- Possible pests on Nasturtium include Aphids, Whitefly and Mealybugs.
- Which diseases affect Nasturtium?
- A possible disease is Southern bacterial wilt.
- Is Nasturtium toxic to cats and dogs?
- Nasturtium is considered pet-friendly and safe for cats and dogs.
- How much water does Nasturtium need?
- Nasturtium has a low water requirement.
- What light does Nasturtium need?
- Nasturtium prefers to grow in full sun. Around 6 hours of light per day is ideal.
- Is Nasturtium frost-hardy?
- Nasturtium is not frost-hardy.
- Can you eat Nasturtium?
- Yes, the edible parts are mainly: leaves, flowers and seeds.