Plant Care Iberis Umbellata

Iberis Umbellata

About Iberis Umbellata

Candytuft is a member of the mustard family that requires well-drained soil and tolerates a wide range of soil types. It is a cottage garden favorite and works well in small spaces, planted along walkways or on sunny slopes. It will also self-seed in some areas.

Taxonomy

Iberis umbellata
Iberis
Brassicaceae
Brassicales

Also known as

Candytuft, Candytuft, Garden candytuft and Globe candytuft

How to care for Iberis Umbellata

💦 Water

How often to water your Iberis Umbellata

Water needs for Iberis Umbellata
0.5 cups
every 9

Iberis Umbellata needs 0.5 cups of water every 9 when it doesn’t get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot.

Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.

Calculate water needs of Iberis Umbellata

Water 0.5 cups every
9

Does your plant get direct sunlight?

Select the pot size

5"
☀️ Light

Finding light for Candytuft in your home

Light needs and placement for plant Iberis Umbellata: 1ft from a window
1ft or less from
a window

Iberis Umbellata love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.

Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.

Iberis Umbellata does not tolerate low-light 🚫.

Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Iberis Umbellata in your home 🏡.

🪴 Nutrients

How to fertilize Iberis Umbellata

Nutrient, fertilizer, and repotting needs for Iberis Umbellata: repot after 2X growth

Most potting soils come with ample nutrients which plants use to produce new growth.

By the time your plant has depleted the nutrients in its soil it’s likely grown enough to need a larger pot anyway.

To replenish this plant's nutrients, repot your Iberis Umbellata after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.

💡 FAQs
💦 Water Needs

Iberis Umbellata prefers for the soil to dry out between waterings and should be watered regularly. Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.


☀️ Sunlight Needs

Iberis Umbellata requires abundant, bright and direct light. Place it less than one foot from a window to ensure it receives enough light to survive 💪. Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement in your home 🏡.


🐶 🐈 👶 Toxicity

Greg does not have confirmed data on this plant’s toxicity. If you, a family member, or a pet consumes plant material of unknown toxicity, it’s always best to consult a medical professional.

If you or someone else ingested this plant, call Poison Control at US (800) 222-1222. If a pet consumed this plant, contact your veterinarian or the ASPCA at US (888) 426-4435.


🪴 Soil

Iberis Umbellata does best in well-draining soil. A good soil will contain lots of organic matter such as coco coir as well as perlite or vermiculite to help with drainage. Adding a handful of perlite to regular store-bought potting soil should do the trick!


💩 Fertilizer

Iberis Umbellata should be repotted after it doubles in size or once a year, whichever comes first. Fresh potting soil has all the nutrients your plant needs, so as long as it’s refreshed yearly, you shouldn’t need to use fertilizer. Remember, plants get their energy from sunlight, not fertilizer!


⬆️ ⬇️ Growth Pattern

Iberis Umbellata grows along the ground and sends out shoots which will spread across the soil.


🌱 Propagation

The seeds of Iberis Umbellata can be used to grow new plants! After your plant flowers, any seeds that formed can be collected and germinated in potting soil.


🧐 Troubleshooting

When troubleshooting a sad-looking houseplant, start by checking for signs of distress in its leaves, such as yellowing, browning, or drooping, which can indicate overwatering or nutrient deficiencies.

Inspect the soil moisture; too dry or too wet soil can cause problems.

Ensure the plant is getting the right amount of light, as too much or too little can stress it.

Finally, consider environmental factors like temperature and humidity, and adjust care routines accordingly to revive your plant.


Care Summary for Iberis Umbellata

Iberis Umbellata

Iberis Umbellata


Greg recommends:

Water

0.5 cups every 9 days

Placement

< 1ft from a window

Nutrients

Repot after 2x growth

Based on the 4” pot your plant is in, and that it doesn’t get direct sunlight.

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