Cordylocarpus muricatus Plant Care
Cordylocarpus muricatus Desf.
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Cordylocarpus is a genus of flowering plants belonging to the family Brassicaceae. It includes a single species, Cordylocarpus muricatus, which is native to Algeria and Morocco.
Every 7–10 days
Full sun to partial shade
50–75°F
40–70%
At a glance
How do you care for Cordylocarpus muricatus?
Water Cordylocarpus muricatus every 7–10 days, letting the top layer of soil dry out between waterings, and give it full sun to partial shade. It prefers temperatures of 50–75°F (10–24°C) and 40–70% humidity. Fertilize it every 6 months during the growing season.
What Is the Cordylocarpus muricatus?
Cordylocarpus muricatus (Cordylocarpus muricatus) belongs to the Brassicaceae family within the Cordylocarpus genus. Cordylocarpus muricatus is native to Algeria and Morocco.
Cordylocarpus muricatus displays a compact, clumping perennial growth habit, reaching up to 1.5 ft tall with a spread of approximately 1.5 ft. Cordylocarpus muricatus produces small clusters of white or purple flowers.
Leaf size: approximately 4 inches.
How Often Should You Water a Cordylocarpus muricatus?
Cordylocarpus muricatus requires watering every 7–10 days. Allow the top layer of soil to dry between waterings to prevent root rot. Reduce watering frequency during winter when growth slows.
Watering Frequency
Every 7–10 days
Let soil partially dry between waterings
What Light Does the Cordylocarpus muricatus Need?
Cordylocarpus muricatus thrives in full sun to partial shade.
Light Requirement
Full sun to partial shade
What Temperature and Humidity Does the Cordylocarpus muricatus Prefer?
Cordylocarpus muricatus grows best at temperatures of 50–75°F. Cordylocarpus muricatus prefers humidity levels of 40–70%.
Temperature
50–75°F
Humidity
40–70%
What Soil Mix Works Best for a Cordylocarpus muricatus?
Well-draining loamy soil with added compost for nutrients. Good drainage is essential for Cordylocarpus muricatus to prevent waterlogging, which leads to root rot and fungal issues.
How Often Should You Fertilize a Cordylocarpus muricatus?
Feed Cordylocarpus muricatus every 6 months during the growing season (spring and summer) with a balanced fertilizer diluted to the strength on the label.
Pause feeding in autumn and winter, when growth slows, and never fertilize dry soil — water first.
Fertilizing
Every 6 months
During the growing season
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How Do You Repot a Cordylocarpus muricatus?
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 Cordylocarpus muricatus?
Cordylocarpus muricatus can be propagated through seeds, division of offsets.
Is the Cordylocarpus muricatus Toxic to Pets and Children?
Pet safety not verified
The ASPCA does not list Cordylocarpus muricatus, 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 Cordylocarpus muricatus?
Cordylocarpus muricatus 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.
Yellow leaves, brown tips or drooping? See common plant problems and how to fix them.
What USDA Hardiness Zone Does the Cordylocarpus muricatus Need?
Cordylocarpus muricatus grows outdoors in USDA Zone 12a. It survives winters down to planting zone 12a. Cordylocarpus muricatus is native to Algeria and Morocco. In cooler regions, grow Cordylocarpus muricatus as a houseplant or bring it indoors before the first frost.
Hardiness Zone
Zone 12a
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Cordylocarpus muricatus 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 Cordylocarpus genus (family Brassicaceae) — search all Cordylocarpus species in the plant lookup.
Cordylocarpus muricatus thrives in bright light and direct sun — see other bright-light plants.
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Sources
- Scientific name & taxonomy: Cordylocarpus muricatus Desf., family Brassicaceae (first published in Fl. Atlant. 2: 79 (1798)) — World Flora Online record, IPNI name record.
- Pet toxicity: Pet safety not verified: the ASPCA does not list Cordylocarpus muricatus, 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.
- Hardiness zone: USDA Zone 12a, calculated from the plant's minimum temperature.
- 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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