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Nasturtium care for Indian homes

Tropaeolum majus

Edible flowers and leaves on a cheerful trailing plant.

Beginner-friendlyBright light
Nasturtium (Tropaeolum majus) plant

The essentials

Nasturtium care at a glance

Light
Bright light
Water
Every 2-3 days
Difficulty
Easy
Space
Small space, up to 40 cm

Watering needs vary with light, pot size and growing conditions. Check the soil rather than following a fixed schedule.

Make sure it fits your home

Check placement and household safety.

Household safety

Pets: Listed as safe.

Children: Listed as safe.

Nasturtium flowers and leaves are human edible and generally treated as low-risk, though overconsumption can upset digestion.

Use pesticide-free flowers/leaves only; prevent heavy pet grazing.

Placement

Indoors
Poor
Balcony
Excellent
Low-light room
Poor
Air conditioning
Medium

Care notes

Avoid overfeeding or it will produce more leaves than blooms

Monsoon risk: Medium.

Humidity needs: Medium.

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What to check at the nursery

Before you buy

  • Grow from seed or buy compact trailing plants.
  • Avoid overfeeding, which causes leaves over flowers.

Look out for

  • Aphids
  • Leggy growth
  • No buds
  • Pesticide-treated edible flowers

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Nasturtium care for Indian homes — Vatisha