Chartoloma platycarpum Plant Care

Chartoloma platycarpum (Chartoloma platycarpum) belongs to the Brassicaceae family within the Chartoloma genus. Chartoloma platycarpum is native to Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan.

Chartoloma platycarpum displays a compact, low-growing rosette growth habit, reaching up to 0.5 ft tall with a spread of approximately 0.5 ft. Chartoloma platycarpum produces small clusters of white or yellow flowers.

Leaf size: approximately 2 inches.

Water a young or newly planted Chartoloma platycarpum every 7–10 days, soaking the whole root zone, until it is established — usually one to two growing seasons. Established shrubs mainly need water during long dry spells. In a container, water whenever the top few centimetres of soil are dry.

Chartoloma platycarpum thrives in full sun to partial shade.

Chartoloma platycarpum tolerates temperatures of 50–75°F. Chartoloma platycarpum prefers humidity levels of 40–60%.

Well-draining loamy soil with added compost for nutrients. Good drainage is essential for Chartoloma platycarpum to prevent waterlogging, which leads to root rot and fungal issues.

Feed Chartoloma platycarpum every 6 months during the growing season with a balanced, slow-release fertilizer at the rate on the label. Established shrubs in good soil often need little extra feeding, so let weak growth or pale foliage guide you.

Stop feeding by late summer so new growth can harden before winter.

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Choose a spot with full sun to partial shade and well-draining loamy soil with added compost for nutrients. Avoid low spots where water collects after rain.

Chartoloma platycarpum is suited to USDA Zone 12a.

Plant container-grown or balled-and-burlapped shrubs in spring or early autumn, setting the root flare at soil level, and water well after planting.

Chartoloma platycarpum can spread to about 1 ft (0.2 m) and reach about 1 ft (0 m) tall. Space plants about 1 ft (0.2 m) apart so mature crowns don't crowd each other, and plant at least half that distance from buildings, fences and paths.

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Prune Chartoloma platycarpum while it is dormant in late winter: first remove dead, damaged and crossing branches, then thin lightly for shape.

If it flowers in spring, prune right after flowering instead so you don't remove next year's buds. Never take off more than about a quarter of the shrub in one year.

Chartoloma platycarpum is frost-tender (hardy to USDA zone 12). In colder areas grow it in a container and move it to a bright, frost-free place before the first frost.

Chartoloma platycarpum can be propagated through seeds, division of offsets.

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Chartoloma platycarpum is susceptible to aphids, cabbage worms, flea beetles. Inspect the foliage regularly, especially along leaf undersides and stems. Treat infestations promptly with insecticidal soap or neem oil to prevent spread.

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Chartoloma platycarpum grows outdoors in USDA Zone 12a. It survives winters down to planting zone 12a. Chartoloma platycarpum is native to Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan. In cooler regions, grow Chartoloma platycarpum as a houseplant or bring it indoors before the first frost.