Perfoliate Pennycress Plant Care

Perfoliate Pennycress (Noccaea perfoliata) belongs to the Brassicaceae family within the Noccaea genus. Perfoliate Pennycress is native to southern, central, and southeastern Europe, North Africa, and western and central Asia from the eastern Mediterranean to the Altai, Xinjiang, and Pakistan.

Perfoliate Pennycress displays a low rosette, spreading growth habit, reaching up to 1 ft tall with a spread of approximately 1 ft. Perfoliate Pennycress produces small clusters of white or yellow flowers.

Leaf size: approximately 2 inches.

Noccaea perfoliata 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.

Perfoliate Pennycress thrives in full sun to partial shade.

Noccaea perfoliata grows best at temperatures of 60–80°F. Perfoliate Pennycress prefers humidity levels of 50–70%. A pebble tray or humidifier helps maintain adequate moisture around the plant.

Well-draining loamy soil with added organic matter for nutrients. Good drainage is essential for Perfoliate Pennycress to prevent waterlogging, which leads to root rot and fungal issues.

Feed Perfoliate Pennycress every month 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.

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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.

Perfoliate Pennycress can be propagated through seeds, division. Similar propagation techniques also apply to thlaspi montanum plant care, which shares the same genus.

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Perfoliate Pennycress 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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Perfoliate Pennycress grows outdoors in USDA Zone 5a – 9b. It survives winters down to planting zone 5a. Perfoliate Pennycress is native to southern, central, and southeastern Europe, North Africa, and western and central Asia from the eastern Mediterranean to the Altai, Xinjiang, and Pakistan.