Planodes virginicum Plant Care
Planodes virginicum (L.) Greene
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Planodes virginicum is a species of flowering plant in the family Brassicaceae known by the common name Virginia winged rockcress. It is native to North America, where it can be found throughout the central-eastern and southeastern United States, from Texas to Iowa, Ohio, and Maryland, and in California and Baja California in the west.
Full sun to partial shade
At a glance
How do you care for Planodes virginicum?
Planodes virginicum grows best in full sun to partial shade.
Where Is the Planodes virginicum Native To?
What Is the Planodes virginicum?
Planodes virginicum (Planodes virginicum) belongs to the Brassicaceae family within the Planodes genus. Planodes virginicum is native to North America.
Planodes virginicum displays a low rosette, spreading growth habit, reaching up to tall with a spread of approximately . Planodes virginicum produces small clusters of white or yellow flowers.
What Light Does the Planodes virginicum Need?
Planodes virginicum thrives in full sun to partial shade.
Light Requirement
Full sun to partial shade
What Soil Mix Works Best for a Planodes virginicum?
Well-draining loamy soil with added compost for nutrients. Good drainage is essential for Planodes virginicum to prevent waterlogging, which leads to root rot and fungal issues.
How Do You Repot a Planodes virginicum?
Repot every 1-2 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 Planodes virginicum?
Planodes virginicum can be propagated through seeds, division of offsets.
Is the Planodes virginicum Toxic to Pets and Children?
Pet safety not verified
The ASPCA does not list Planodes virginicum, 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 Planodes virginicum?
Planodes virginicum 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.
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Planodes virginicum 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 Planodes genus — compare its care with other Planodes species on PlantoScan.
Planodes is part of the Brassicaceae plant family — browse all Brassicaceae genera and species.
Planodes virginicum thrives in bright light and direct sun — see other bright-light plants.
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Sources
- Scientific name & taxonomy: Planodes virginicum (L.) Greene, family Brassicaceae (first published in Leafl. Bot. Observ. Crit. 2: 221. 1912 [11 Apr 1912]) — World Flora Online record, IPNI name record.
- Pet toxicity: Pet safety not verified: the ASPCA does not list Planodes virginicum, 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.
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