Euclidium syriacum — a medium houseplant, prefers full sun light
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Euclidium syriacum

Euclidium Syriacum

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Euclidium is a genus of flowering plants in the family Brassicaceae. It includes a single species, Euclidium syriacum, a white-flowered annual herb native to Eurasia. It ranges from southeastern Europe to Ukraine and European Russia, the Caucasus, western and Central Asia, the western Himalayas, Xinjiang, and Mongolia.

A note from PlantMom

Syrian mustard has strong disease resistance and is typically not vulnerable to illnesses. Nonetheless, it can be affected by pests and diseases that exist in its environment. These outbreaks are generally mild. Regarding care, this plant needs a moderate amount of maintenance. It should be pruned on a regular basis to preserve a neat appearance and healthy growth. Applying fertilizer can also encourage flowering. Syrian mustard is appropriate for anyone with outdoor space, like a garden or patio, and does not demand extensive care experience. It may need additional attention when cultivated indoors.

— PlantMom
CARE GUIDE

How to keep Euclidium Syriacum.

Light

Syrian mustard comes from bright, open areas where it performs best in full sun. It can tolerate partial sun but prefers direct sunlight for optimal growth. This plant, which can be annual or biennial, is known for its sun-loving habit.

Temperature

Syrian mustard can tolerate a wide range of temperatures, but its distribution may still be limited by different combinations of moisture and heat. It performs best in warm summer climates with sufficient rainfall or watering. Extended periods of cloudy, rainy weather, as well as prolonged high temperatures, can increase the chance of the plant dying. In winter, adequate protection from cold can improve its survival rate.

Fertilizer

Syrian mustard responds well to regular, dilute fertilizer applications to encourage healthy leaf development. Fertilize Syrian mustard about once a month during the summer. Nitrogen is important for foliage, and supplying nitrogen-rich sources helps Syrian mustard thrive.

CHARACTERISTICS

Botanical profile.

Plant Type
Herb
Life Cycle
Annual
Genus
Euclidium
Family
Brassicaceae
Hardiness Zone
7-10
Mature Height
10 cm to 30 cm
Mature Spread
5 cm to 15 cm
Leaf Color
Green
Leaf Type
Evergreen
Flower Color
White
Flower Size
0.20 cm to 0.25 cm
Bloom Time
Early spring, Mid spring
Planting Time
Spring, Summer, Autumn
Harvest Time
Late spring, Early summer
Native Area
Tajikistan, Turkey, India, Austria, Slovakia, Bulgaria, Armenia, Pakistan, Poland, Croatia, Belarus, Ukraine, Lebanon, Uzbekistan, Russia, Serbia, China, Iraq, Afghanistan, Syria, Kyrgyzstan, Kazakhstan, Hungary, Iran, Azerbaijan, Romania, Moldova, Turkmenistan
ALSO KNOWN AS

Other names.

en Syrian Mustard