Nasturtiums

🌸 Nasturtiums (Tropaeolum majus – الكبوسين)

Nasturtiums, scientifically known as Tropaeolum majus or الكبوسين in Arabic, are vibrant flowering plants native to South and Central America. Known for their bright orange, yellow, and red blooms, along with their round, shield-like leaves, they add cheerful color to gardens and containers. Nasturtiums are easy to grow and thrive in warm climates, making them ideal for the UAE. Both the flowers and leaves are edible, offering a peppery flavor that’s popular in salads and garnishes.

Benefits of Nasturtiums

• Beautiful, edible flowers that add color to gardens and dishes

• Attract pollinators like bees and butterflies

• Serve as companion plants, repelling pests such as aphids

• Low-maintenance and well-suited for hot, dry climates

Care Tips for Nasturtiums

• Light: Full sunlight for best flowering

• Watering: Moderate; allow soil to dry slightly between watering

• Soil: Well-draining, moderately fertile soil

• Pruning: Remove spent blooms to encourage new flowers

• Fertilizer: Minimal; too much reduces flower production