Nasturtium gambelii Plant Care
Nasturtium gambelii O.E.Schulz
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Nasturtium gambellii is a rare species of flowering plant in the mustard family known by the common names Gambel's yellowcress and Gambel's watercress. It is known from three or four scattered occurrences in California.
Full sun to partial shade
At a glance
How do you care for Nasturtium gambelii?
Nasturtium gambelii grows best in full sun to partial shade.
What Is the Nasturtium gambelii?
Nasturtium gambelii (Nasturtium gambelii) belongs to the Brassicaceae family within the Nasturtium genus. Nasturtium gambelii is native to central Mexico and Guatemala.
Nasturtium gambelii displays a trailing, spreading growth habit, reaching up to tall with a spread of approximately . Nasturtium gambelii produces bright, showy flowers in various colors.
What Light Does the Nasturtium gambelii Need?
Nasturtium gambelii thrives in full sun to partial shade.
Light Requirement
Full sun to partial shade
What Soil Mix Works Best for a Nasturtium gambelii?
Well-draining, fertile soil with a neutral pH. Good drainage is essential for Nasturtium gambelii to prevent waterlogging, which leads to root rot and fungal issues.
How Do You Repot a Nasturtium gambelii?
Does not transplant well, sow seeds directly. 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 Nasturtium gambelii?
Nasturtium gambelii can be propagated through seeds. Similar propagation techniques also apply to watercress plant care, which shares the same genus.
Is the Nasturtium gambelii Toxic to Pets and Children?
Pet safety not verified
The ASPCA does not list Nasturtium gambelii, 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 Nasturtium gambelii?
Nasturtium gambelii 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.
Yellow leaves, brown tips or drooping? See common plant problems and how to fix them.
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Nasturtium gambelii 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 Nasturtium genus — compare its care with other Nasturtium species on PlantoScan.
Nasturtium is part of the Brassicaceae plant family — browse all Brassicaceae genera and species.
Nasturtium gambelii thrives in bright light and direct sun — see other bright-light plants.
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Sources
- Scientific name & taxonomy: Nasturtium gambelii O.E.Schulz, family Brassicaceae (first published in Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 66(1): 98. 1933 [20 Oct 1933]) — World Flora Online record, IPNI name record.
- Pet toxicity: Pet safety not verified: the ASPCA does not list Nasturtium gambelii, 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.
- 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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