San Diego Wild Cabbage (Caulanthus Heterophyllus) is a annual herb in the Brassicaceae family with easy care difficulty. It requires low watering and full sun or partial shade light in USDA hardiness zones 9-11. This plant is safe for cats and dogs.

Caulanthus heterophyllus is a species of flowering plant in the mustard family Brassicaceae, native to southern California and Baja California.

San Diego Wild Cabbage

San Diego Wild Cabbage

Caulanthus Heterophyllus

Caulanthus heterophyllus is a species of flowering plant in the mustard family Brassicaceae, native to southern California and Baja California.

Quick Facts

Type
herb
Lifecycle
annual
Care Difficulty
Easy
Water Needs
Low
Light
Full Sun, Partial Shade
Hardiness Zones
9-11

Safety

🐕
Pet Safe
👶
Child Safe
Non-Toxic

Growing Conditions

Soil Types:sandy, loamy, rocky
Indoor:No
Outdoor:Yes
Garden Use:groundcover, pollinator attractor, drought-tolerant landscaping

Care Calendar

Monthly care tasks for San Diego Wild Cabbage

Jan
Prune
Feb
Fertilize
Mar
Repot
Apr
Water+
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Expert Care Tips

Pro tips from botanists and plant experts

Watering Tip

Check soil moisture by inserting your finger 1 inch deep. Water only when the top layer feels dry to prevent overwatering.

Humidity Trick

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Growth Hack

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San Diego Wild Cabbage
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Taxonomy

Family:Brassicaceae
Genus:Caulanthus