Narrow-Fruit Braya

Narrow-Fruit Braya (Braya linearis) should be watered regularly. Water the plant deeply once a week during its active growing season in the Spring and Summer, allowing the water to penetrate the entire root system. During the dry season, reduce watering to only when the soil begins to feel dry. Watering in the late afternoon or early evening is recommended to reduce evaporation and water running off.

Narrow-Fruit Braya (Braya linearis) is best grown in full sunlight for most of the day. Ideally, plants should receive 8 hours of direct sunlight each day, and partial shade for the remaining hours. To encourage healthy growth and flowering, the plant should also be kept from temperatures below 5 degrees Celsius. In the height of summer, the plant should be kept in the shade during the middle of the day, as intense heat can scorch the leaves. Additionally, care should be taken in the winter months to ensure the plant does not suffer from frost damage.

Narrow-Fruit Braya (Braya linearis) should be pruned twice a year when the plant is actively growing, once in the spring and again in the late summer. Pruning in the spring should occur after flowering when the seed pods start to form. The objective of the spring pruning is to thin and shape the plant. Prune out dead or damaged stems, as well as any stems that are growing outside of the desired shape. In late summer, prune dead or damaged stems. For plants that are becoming overly dense, prune back some of the branches at the end of the summer. This will allow more light and air into the interior of the plant and will help keep it from becoming too dense. As with all pruning, remove no more than 1 third of the plant at any 1 time.