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Shepherd's-purse (Capsella bursa-pastoris) Care Guide
Care guide for Shepherd's-purse: light, watering, humidity, soil and temperature, based on the species' botanical profile.
📷 Daniel Cahen · CC BY 4.0 · GBIF/iNaturalist
Care at a glance
LightPlenty of light; some direct sun is tolerated.
WaterWater roughly every 5 days, let the top 2-3 cm of soil dry out between waterings. Drought-sensitive — don't let it dry out completely.
HumidityModerate to high humidity (50-70%).
TemperatureTemperate: 12-24 °C (54-75 °F).
SoilWell-draining mix, slightly acidic to neutral pH (6.0-7.0).
Growthfast growth. Mature height ~0.3 m (1.0 ft).
Origin
Native to: Afghanistan, Albania, Algeria, Altay, Amur, Austria.
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