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
How often to water your Iberis Umbellata
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.
Water 0.5 cups every
9
Finding light for Candytuft in your home
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 🚫.
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How to fertilize Iberis Umbellata
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.
Care Summary for Iberis Umbellata
Iberis Umbellata
Greg recommends:
0.5 cups every 9 days
< 1ft from a window
Repot after 2x growth
Based on the 4” pot your plant is in, and that it doesn’t get direct sunlight.