Tiny Suncress

Tiny Suncress (Boechera paupercula) should be watered twice a week, on average. During the summertime, it needs slightly more water than other seasons. During hot, dry spells in the summer, it should be watered every 2-3 days. During the cooler months (fall and early winter), you can scale back watering to once every 4-7 days. As winter sets in, water once a month up until the spring. Keep in mind, it’s always best to check soil moisture before watering. If the soil feels damp or slightly moist, you can wait a few days before watering again.

Tiny Suncress (Boechera paupercula) is a low-growing, sun-loving, evergreen plant. It thrives best in full sun and needs at least 6 to 8 hours of direct sunlight each day. This is particularly true during the spring and summer, when the days are longer and the sun’s rays are stronger. During the shorter, cloudier days of autumn and winter, though, the plant may require slightly less sunlight. At this time, plant it in a spot that gets the most sunlight throughout the day, such as a south-facing windowsill. You can also help it by providing supplemental plant lighting with a full spectrum LED grow light.

Tiny Suncress (Boechera paupercula) should be pruned back to the ground each spring in early to mid-March, before new growth begins. Depending on the health of the plant, pruning may also be done in August or September, at the end of its growing season. Prune off any dead leaves, stems, or flowers and remove any damaged portions to make room for the new growth. The goal should be to remove no more than 1-third of the total plant height and to create an even shape so that the plant looks balanced. For plants that are very tall, pruners should reduce the height over 2 or 3 years instead of doing a drastic pruning all at once.