Erysimum perofskianum
Afghan Erysimum
Care Guide
💧 Water
☀️ Light Full sun
Afghan erysimum comes from bright, open habitats where it flourishes in full sun. It can tolerate partial sun but favors direct sunlight for optimal growth. This plant, whether annual or biennial, is known for its sun-loving nature.
🌡️ Temperature 15–35°C
Afghan erysimum can tolerate a wide spectrum of temperatures, but its range may still be restricted by different combinations of moisture and heat. It does best in warm summer climates with sufficient rainfall or watering. Long periods of cloudy, rainy weather or sustained high temperatures increase the chance of the plant dying. In winter, adequate protection from the cold can raise its survival rate.
💨 Humidity
🪴 Soil 6-8
🌱 Fertilizer
Afghan erysimum requires regular fertilization to encourage flowering but does not tolerate excessive amounts. It needs light, frequent doses of fertilizer throughout its entire life cycle, especially during the peak period of active growth and while it is flowering. Continue feeding your Afghan erysimum until they cease blooming.
🪴 Pot & Repot
✂️ Pruning
🌿 Propagating
🐛 Diseases & pets
☠️ Toxicity
Characteristics
- Plant Type
- Herb
- Life Cycle
- Biennial, Perennial
- Genus
- Erysimum
- Family
- Brassicaceae
- Hardiness Zone
- 7-10
- Mature Height
- 30 cm to 61 cm
- Mature Spread
- 20 cm to 30 cm
- Leaf Color
- Green, Dark Green
- Leaf Type
- Semi-evergreen
- Flower Color
- Orange
- Flower Size
- 2.03 cm to 3.05 cm
- Bloom Time
- Mid spring, Late spring, Early summer
- Planting Time
- Spring, Autumn
- Harvest Time
- Summer
- Native Area
- Afghanistan, United States, Pakistan