Physaria fendleri
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Physaria fendleri

Fendler's bladderpod

Tier 2 Difficulty: medium Water: low Light: full_sun
Temperature
5–32 °C
Soil pH
6–8
Hardiness
Zone 4–8
Click count
13
Observations
1

Description

Source: leafsnap

Physaria fendleri is a species of flowering plant in the family Brassicaceae known by several common names, including Fendler's bladderpod, popweed, and lesquerella.

Care Guide

💧 Water
☀️ Light Full sun

Fendler's bladderpod is a sun-loving, perennial herbaceous plant native to open habitats, frequently thriving in meadows and grasslands. It prefers full sun but can also tolerate partial sun.

Ideal: Full sun
🌡️ Temperature 5–32.2°C

Fendler's bladderpod can tolerate a broad range of temperatures, although its range may still be constrained by particular combinations of moisture and heat. It performs best in warm summer conditions when it receives sufficient rainfall or irrigation. Extended stretches of cloudy, rainy weather, as well as prolonged periods of high heat, raise the risk of Fendler's bladderpod dying. During winter, shielding the plant from cold improves its chances of survival.

Ideal temperature: 5–32.2°C
💨 Humidity
Humidity:
🪴 Soil 6-8
Soil pH: 6-8
🌱 Fertilizer

The best time to fertilize a Fendler's bladderpod is in early spring, when it is coming out of dormancy and beginning active growth. Fertilization supplies essential nutrients for healthy growth. Although Fendler's bladderpod has relatively low fertilizer requirements, annual fertilization can improve its survival and promote better, longer-lasting flowers.

🪴 Pot & Repot
✂️ Pruning

Fendler's bladderpod is a perennial plant known for its silvery-gray foliage and yellow flowers. To encourage new growth, prune any damaged stems in early spring, but avoid extensive pruning while the plant is in bloom. This approach supports healthy growth, improves air circulation, and enhances the plant's ornamental appeal. For detailed care instructions, refer to horticultural resources.

🌿 Propagating
🐛 Diseases & pets
☠️ Toxicity

Characteristics

Plant Type
Herb
Life Cycle
Perennial
Genus
Physaria
Family
Brassicaceae
Hardiness Zone
4-8
Mature Height
0 cm to 30 cm
Mature Spread
15 cm to 40 cm
Leaf Color
Gray
Leaf Type
Deciduous
Flower Color
Yellow
Flower Size
0.51 cm to 1.02 cm
Bloom Time
Early spring, Mid spring
Planting Time
Spring, Summer, Autumn
Harvest Time
Late spring, Early summer
Native Area
Mexico

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Common Names (1)

en Fendler's bladderpod