candy mustard

How to Grow and Care for candy mustard

candy mustard · Aethionema saxatile

Grows best in well-drained, alkaline soil but will tolerate poor, acid soils

Watering: Water minimally, allow full soil dehydration before rewatering againSunlight: Full sunInformation to be completed

Planting and Growing candy mustard

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Care difficulty2 / 5
Watering scheduleWater minimally, allow full soil dehydration before rewatering again
Sunlight requirementsFull sun
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Soil typeChalk · Loam · Sand
Soil pHAlkaline · Neutral · Acid
Soil moistureWell drained
FertilizingDiluted rockery flower feed one time annually in early spring season
ToxicityInformation to be completed
Care Tips

Grows best in well-drained, alkaline soil but will tolerate poor, acid soils

How to Water candy mustard?

Water minimally, allow full soil dehydration before rewatering again

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What Are the Sunlight Requirements for candy mustard?

Full sun

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What Is the Ideal Temperature Range for candy mustard?

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What Soil Is Best for candy mustard?

Soil type
Chalk · Loam · Sand
Soil pH
Alkaline · Neutral · Acid
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What Are the Moisture Requirements for candy mustard?

Well drained

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How to Fertilize candy mustard?

Diluted rockery flower feed one time annually in early spring season

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How to Prune candy mustard?

No pruning required

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How to Propagate candy mustard?

Propagate by seed or by softwood cuttings

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How to Transplant candy mustard?

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How to Care for candy mustard in Winter?

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How to Plant candy mustard?

Grows best in well-drained, alkaline soil but will tolerate poor, acid soils

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How to Repot candy mustard?

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How to Harvest candy mustard?

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Common Pests & Diseases

Diseases

Generally disease-free

Pests

May be susceptible to aphids and glasshouse red spider mite

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The Toxicity of candy mustard

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More General Info About candy mustard

Attributes of candy mustard

Plant typeAlpine Rockery
HeightUp to 10 cm
Spread0.1-0.5 metres
FoliageEvergreen
HabitMatforming · Trailing
OriginMediterranean

Scientific Classification

Species
Aethionema saxatile
Genus
Aethionema
Family
Brassicaceae
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FAQs About candy mustard

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