How to tend a Nigella damascena
Also known as: Nigella coarctata C.C.Gmel., Nigella bourgaei Jord., Nigella elegans Salisb., Nigella coerulea Lam., Nigella bithynica Azn., Nigella taurica Steven, Nigella pygmaea DC., Nigella involucrata Moench, Nigella nana J.W.Loudon, Nigella multifida Gaterau, Melanthium damascenum Medik., Erobathos coarctatum (C.C.Gmel.) Spach, Erobathos damascenum Spach
Log in to add this plantWatering
Water thoroughly after soil surface dries, avoid saturated water
Sunlight
Likes sunshine, put in sunny places, avoid strong sunlight in summer at noon
Soil
Soil with loose texture or soil with specific nutrients
Fertilizer
Need more fertilization, dilute fertilizers following instructions, apply 2-3 times monthly
Pruning
Remove aged tissues, dead and pest branches timely
About this plant
- Origin
- Mediterranean region
- Category
- Ranunculaceae, Nigella
- Size
- Diameter ⥠10 cm, height 15-18 cm
- Blooming period
- Flowering period June-July, fruiting period August
- Flower colors
- light blue, white
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