How to tend a Dianthus plumarius
Also known as: Plumaria vulgaris Opiz, Tunica plumaria (L.) Scop., Silene plumaria (L.) E.H.L.Krause, Caryophyllus plumarius (L.) Moench, Cylichnanthus plumarius (L.) Dulac, Dianthus blandus (Rchb.) Hayek, Dianthus dubius Hornem., Dianthus hoppei Port. ex Hayek, Dianthus hortensis Schrad. ex Willd., Dianthus neilreichii Hayek, Dianthus odoratus Vest ex Steud., Dianthus plumarius var. blandus Rchb., Dianthus portensis Libosch. ex Ser., Dianthus plumarius var. hortensis (Schrad. ex Willd.) Trevir., Dianthus plumarius var. portensis Ser., Dianthus plumarius var. parviflorus Kauffm., Dianthus dubius Hornem. ex DC.
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Water thoroughly when soil is dry, half dormant in summer, reduce water and fertilization
Sunlight
Likes adequate sunshine, half dormant in summer, put in places with scattered light
Soil
Peat or soil with specific nutrients
Fertilizer
Dilute fertilizers following instructions, apply 1-2 times monthly in spring and autumn
Pruning
Remove old, diseased and dead leaves timely
About this plant
- Origin
- China
- Category
- Caryophyllaceae, Dianthus
- Size
- Diameter ⥠10 cm, height ⥠10 cm
- Blooming period
- Flowering period May-September, viewing period 2-3 weeks
- Flower colors
- mixed color, white, pink
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