Rorippa microtitis Plant Care
Rorippa microtitis (B.L.Rob.) Rollins
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Rorippa microtitis, the Chihuahuan yellowcress, is a plant species native to Chihuahua, Arizona and New Mexico. It is widespread in Arizona but has been recorded from only one county in New Mexico (Catron).
Every 2–3 days
Full sun to part shade
50–75°F
40–70%
At a glance
How do you care for Rorippa microtitis?
Water Rorippa microtitis every 2–3 days, letting the top layer of soil dry out between waterings, and give it full sun to part shade. It prefers temperatures of 50–75°F (10–24°C) and 40–70% humidity. Fertilize it every 6 months during the growing season.
Where Is the Rorippa microtitis Native To?
What Is the Rorippa microtitis?
Rorippa microtitis (Rorippa microtitis) belongs to the Brassicaceae family within the Rorippa genus. Rorippa microtitis is native to Chihuahua, Arizona and New Mexico.
Rorippa microtitis displays an upright, spreading perennial growth habit, reaching up to 1.5 ft tall with a spread of approximately 1 ft. Rorippa microtitis produces small clusters of white or yellow flowers.
Leaf size: approximately 3 inches.
How Often Should You Water a Rorippa microtitis?
Rorippa microtitis requires watering every 2–3 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 2–3 days
Let soil partially dry between waterings
What Light Does the Rorippa microtitis Need?
Rorippa microtitis thrives in full sun to part shade.
Light Requirement
Full sun to part shade
What Temperature and Humidity Does the Rorippa microtitis Prefer?
Rorippa microtitis grows best at temperatures of 50–75°F. Rorippa microtitis prefers humidity levels of 40–70%.
Temperature
50–75°F
Humidity
40–70%
What Soil Mix Works Best for a Rorippa microtitis?
Moist, fertile soil with good drainage. Good drainage is essential for Rorippa microtitis to prevent waterlogging, which leads to root rot and fungal issues.
How Often Should You Fertilize a Rorippa microtitis?
Feed Rorippa microtitis 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 Rorippa microtitis?
Divide clumps 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 Rorippa microtitis?
Rorippa microtitis can be propagated through seeds, division. Similar propagation techniques also apply to roundfruit yellowcress plant care, which shares the same genus.
Is the Rorippa microtitis Toxic to Pets and Children?
Pet safety not verified
The ASPCA does not list Rorippa microtitis, 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 Rorippa microtitis?
Rorippa microtitis 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 Rorippa microtitis Need?
Rorippa microtitis grows outdoors in USDA Zone 12a. It survives winters down to planting zone 12a. Rorippa microtitis is native to Chihuahua, Arizona and New Mexico. In cooler regions, grow Rorippa microtitis as a houseplant or bring it indoors before the first frost.
Hardiness Zone
Zone 12a
Keep exploring plants
Rorippa microtitis 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 Rorippa genus — compare its care with other Rorippa species on PlantoScan.
Rorippa is part of the Brassicaceae plant family — browse all Brassicaceae genera and species.
Rorippa microtitis thrives in bright light and direct sun — see other bright-light plants.
More Rorippa Species
Other Rorippa species in PlantoScan's care catalogue share similar watering, light, and soil preferences:
Sources
- Scientific name & taxonomy: Rorippa microtitis (B.L.Rob.) Rollins, family Brassicaceae (first published in Rhodora 59: 71 (1957)) — World Flora Online record, IPNI name record.
- Pet toxicity: Pet safety not verified: the ASPCA does not list Rorippa microtitis, 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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