How to tend a Saponaria officinalis

Also known as: Bootia saponaria Neck., Bootia vulgaris Neck., Lychnis officinalis Scop., Silene saponaria Fries ex Willk. & Lange

Watering

Water thoroughly after soil surface dries, avoid saturated water

Sunlight

Like sunshine, resistant to half shade

Soil

Soil with loose texture or soil with specific nutrients

Fertilizer

Dilute fertilizers following instructions, apply 1-2 times monthly

Pruning

Remove aged tissues, dead and pest branches timely

About this plant

Origin
China, Mediterranean region
Category
Caryophyllaceae, Saponaria
Size
Diameter ≥ 10 cm, height 15-18 cm
Blooming period
Flowering period June-September
Flower colors
white, pink
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