Cakile lanceolata
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Cakile lanceolata

Coastal Searocket · Sea rocket · Southern Sea rocket · Gardena · Pork bush

Tier 2 Difficulty: medium Water: low Light: full_sun
Temperature
15–37 °C
Soil pH
6–8
Hardiness
Zone 8–11
Click count
9
Observations
2

Care Guide

💧 Water
☀️ Light Full sun

Coastal searocket comes from bright, open habitats where it thrives in full sun. It can tolerate partial shade but prefers direct sunlight for optimal growth. This annual or biennial plant is noted for its sun-loving nature.

Ideal: Full sun
🌡️ Temperature 15–37.8°C

Coastal searocket can tolerate a broad range of temperatures, but its distribution may nevertheless be restricted by different combinations of moisture and heat conditions. It performs best in warm summer climates with sufficient rainfall or regular watering. Extended periods of cloudy, rainy weather or prolonged high temperatures can raise the chance of Coastal searocket dying. In winter, protecting the plant from cold can increase its survival rate.

Ideal temperature: 15–37.8°C
💨 Humidity
Humidity:
🪴 Soil 6-8
Soil pH: 6-8
🌱 Fertilizer

Coastal searocket benefits from regular, low-strength fertilizer applications to encourage healthy leaf growth. You should fertilize Coastal searocket about once a month during the summer months. Nitrogen is essential for foliage, and adding nitrogen-rich sources helps Coastal searocket thrive.

🪴 Pot & Repot
✂️ Pruning

The coastal searocket is a resilient plant that thrives in coastal areas. To keep it healthy and promote fuller growth, it's important to prune it regularly between early and late spring. By trimming long, spindly stems and removing any damaged parts, you can encourage the plant to become bushier. Pruning before the growing season also helps maximize flower and seed production while keeping its invasive tendencies in check.

🌿 Propagating
🐛 Diseases & pets
☠️ Toxicity

Characteristics

Plant Type
Herb
Life Cycle
Annual
Genus
Cakile
Family
Brassicaceae
Hardiness Zone
8-11
Mature Height
30 cm to 61 cm
Mature Spread
20 cm to 40 cm
Leaf Color
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Type
Deciduous
Flower Color
White, Lavender
Flower Size
0.51 cm to 1.02 cm
Bloom Time
Late spring, Summer
Planting Time
Spring, Summer
Harvest Time
Mid summer, Late summer, Early fall, Mid fall

Tags (6)

Common Names (6)

en Coastal Searocket
en Sea rocket
en Southern Sea rocket
en Gardena
en Pork bush
en Scurvy grass