Persian Stonecress Plant Care
Aethionema saxatile (L.) W.T.Aiton
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Aethionema saxatile, the burnt candytuft, is a species of flowering plant in the family Brassicaceae. It is found in the European Alps.
Full sun to partial shade
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How do you care for Persian Stonecress?
Persian Stonecress grows best in full sun to partial shade.
What Is the Persian Stonecress?
Persian Stonecress (Aethionema saxatile) belongs to the Brassicaceae family within the Aethionema genus. Persian Stonecress is native to the European Alps. Persian Stonecress is also known as Stonecress.
Persian Stonecress displays a low rosette, spreading growth habit, reaching up to tall with a spread of approximately . Persian Stonecress produces small clusters of pink, purple, or white flowers.
What Light Does the Persian Stonecress Need?
Persian Stonecress thrives in full sun to partial shade.
Light Requirement
Full sun to partial shade
What Soil Mix Works Best for a Persian Stonecress?
Well-draining sandy or loamy soil with good organic content. Good drainage is essential for Persian Stonecress to prevent waterlogging, which leads to root rot and fungal issues.
How Do You Repot a Persian Stonecress?
Repot every 2-3 years in early spring. Choose a pot one size larger than the current container, and ensure it has drainage holes to allow excess water to escape.
How Do You Propagate a Persian Stonecress?
Persian Stonecress can be propagated through seeds, stem cuttings. Similar propagation techniques also apply to armenian stonecress plant care, which shares the same genus.
Is the Persian Stonecress Toxic to Pets and Children?
Pet safety not verified
The ASPCA does not list Persian Stonecress, so we can't confirm whether it is safe for cats and dogs. Keep pets from chewing it as a precaution.
This is a general caution, not veterinary or medical advice. If your pet ate a plant, contact your vet or animal poison control.
See all plants toxic to cats and plants toxic to dogs.
What Pests and Diseases Affect the Persian Stonecress?
Persian Stonecress is susceptible to aphids, caterpillars, flea beetles. Inspect the foliage regularly, especially along leaf undersides and stems. Treat infestations promptly with insecticidal soap or neem oil to prevent spread.
Yellow leaves, brown tips or drooping? See common plant problems and how to fix them.
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Persian Stonecress is one of many species covered in the complete plant care and identification guide, which groups plants by genus, attribute, and popularity.
It belongs to the Aethionema genus — compare its care with other Aethionema species on PlantoScan.
Aethionema is part of the Brassicaceae plant family — browse all Brassicaceae genera and species.
Persian Stonecress thrives in bright light and direct sun — see other bright-light plants.
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Sources
- Scientific name & taxonomy: Aethionema saxatile (L.) W.T.Aiton, family Brassicaceae (first published in Hortus Kew. 4: 80 (1812)) — World Flora Online record, IPNI name record.
- Pet toxicity: Pet safety not verified: the ASPCA does not list Persian Stonecress, so we can't confirm whether it is safe for cats and dogs. Checked against the ASPCA plant list; any other toxicity note on this page comes from PlantoScan's plant database.
- Care values(watering, light, temperature, humidity, soil, fertilizing): PlantoScan's plant database, filtered by automatic plausibility checks — values that fail them are hidden. How we source and check plant data.
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