Obovate Whitlow-grass Plant Care

Obovate Whitlow-grass (Draba obovata) belongs to the Brassicaceae family within the Draba genus. Obovate Whitlow-grass is native to Ecuador.

Obovate Whitlow-grass displays a low rosette, spreading growth habit, reaching up to 0.5 ft tall with a spread of approximately 1 ft. Obovate Whitlow-grass produces small white or yellow flowers in clusters.

Leaf size: approximately 1 inches.

Water a young or newly planted Obovate Whitlow-grass 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.

Obovate Whitlow-grass thrives in full sun to partial shade.

Draba obovata tolerates temperatures of 50–75°F. Obovate Whitlow-grass prefers humidity levels of 40–60%.

Well-draining sandy soil with some organic matter. Good drainage is essential for Obovate Whitlow-grass to prevent waterlogging, which leads to root rot and fungal issues.

Feed Obovate Whitlow-grass 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 sandy soil with some organic matter. Avoid low spots where water collects after rain.

Obovate Whitlow-grass 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.

Obovate Whitlow-grass can spread to about 1 ft (0.3 m) and reach about 1 ft (0 m) tall. Space plants about 1 ft (0.3 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 Obovate Whitlow-grass 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.

Obovate Whitlow-grass 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.

Obovate Whitlow-grass can be propagated through seeds, division. Similar propagation techniques also apply to magellan draba plant care, which shares the same genus.

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Obovate Whitlow-grass is susceptible to aphids, flea beetles, cabbage worms. 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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Obovate Whitlow-grass grows outdoors in USDA Zone 12a. It survives winters down to planting zone 12a. Obovate Whitlow-grass is native to Ecuador. In cooler regions, grow Obovate Whitlow-grass as a houseplant or bring it indoors before the first frost.