Doerfler's Rock Cress Plant Care
Schivereckia doerfleri Bornm.
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Draba doerfleri is a species of plant in the family Brassicaceae. It is a subshrub native to North Macedonia, Bulgaria, and north-central Turkey.
Full sun to partial shade
At a glance
How do you care for Doerfler's Rock Cress?
Doerfler's Rock Cress grows best in full sun to partial shade.
Where Is the Doerfler's Rock Cress Native To?
What Is the Doerfler's Rock Cress?
Doerfler's Rock Cress (Schivereckia doerfleri) belongs to the Brassicaceae family within the Schivereckia genus. Doerfler's Rock Cress is native to North Macedonia, Bulgaria, and north-central Turkey.
Doerfler's Rock Cress displays a low rosette, spreading growth habit, reaching up to tall with a spread of approximately . Doerfler's Rock Cress produces small, delicate white or yellow flowers in clusters.
What Light Does the Doerfler's Rock Cress Need?
Doerfler's Rock Cress thrives in full sun to partial shade.
Light Requirement
Full sun to partial shade
What Soil Mix Works Best for a Doerfler's Rock Cress?
Well-draining sandy loam with added organic matter. Good drainage is essential for Doerfler's Rock Cress to prevent waterlogging, which leads to root rot and fungal issues.
How Do You Repot a Doerfler's Rock Cress?
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 Doerfler's Rock Cress?
Doerfler's Rock Cress can be propagated through seeds, division.
Is the Doerfler's Rock Cress Toxic to Pets and Children?
Pet safety not verified
The ASPCA does not list Doerfler's Rock Cress, 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 Doerfler's Rock Cress?
Doerfler's Rock Cress 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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Doerfler's Rock Cress 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 Schivereckia genus — compare its care with other Schivereckia species on PlantoScan.
Schivereckia is part of the Brassicaceae plant family — browse all Brassicaceae genera and species.
Doerfler's Rock Cress thrives in bright light and direct sun — see other bright-light plants.
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Sources
- Scientific name & taxonomy: Schivereckia doerfleri Bornm., family Brassicaceae (first published in Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg. 17: 36 (1921)) — World Flora Online record, IPNI name record.
- Pet toxicity: Pet safety not verified: the ASPCA does not list Doerfler's Rock Cress, 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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