Erysimum nevadense
Care, watering, light and tips for Erysimum nevadense on Floravia.
Quick facts
- Family: Brassicaceae
- Difficulty: Moderate care
- Watering: every 7 days
- Light: Partial shade
- Temperature: 10–30 °C
- Toxicity: Toxic to pets
About Erysimum nevadense
Erysimum nevadense, commonly known as Sierra Nevada Wallflower, is a perennial plant from the Brassicaceae family, endemic to the mountains of Southern Spain. It forms compact clumps of linear or lanceolate leaves, often covered with fine hairs, and produces inflorescences of small yellow or orange flowers on upright stems. It is ideal for rock gardens, alpine gardens, or to add a touch of wild color to sunny, well-drained borders.
Native range
Endemic to Sierra Nevada, Spain
Care tips
This species thrives in full sun, requiring at least 6 hours of direct light for optimal flowering. Watering should be moderate, allowing the substrate to dry out completely between waterings, as it is sensitive to excess moisture. It needs a very well-drained substrate, preferably sandy or stony, and it is crucial to avoid waterlogging, which is its main enemy.
How to save a dying Erysimum nevadense
- Warning signs
- Wilting or yellowing leaves, soft stems, sparse or no flowering. May look 'drowned' or 'dried out'.
- First aid
- Check drainage and soil moisture. If waterlogged, repot into well-draining soil. If dry, water moderately. Protect from intense direct sun.
- What kills it
- Overwatering is fatal; its roots rot easily. Also sensitive to extreme heat and high ambient humidity.
- Can it be saved?
- Yes, if roots aren't completely rotted and you act quickly. Requires very well-draining soil and sparse watering.