Light
Bright light
AtHomeGrower Plant Facts
Nasturtium
Tropaeolum majus
A bright flowering plant with round leaves and orange, yellow, or red blooms for sunny containers.
Soil mixture
Well-draining potting mix
Soil moisture
Keep lightly moist
When to harvest or prune
Pinch or trim regularly to keep growth compact and productive. Avoid removing more than one third of the plant at once.
Fertilizer
Feed lightly during active growth; herbs usually taste better when not over-fertilized.
Plant Diagnoser notes
Watch for yellowing leaves, brown tips, weak growth, pest residue, and soil that stays wet too long. Match symptoms against watering, light, soil drainage, airflow, and pest pressure.
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