How to tend a Saponaria officinalis
Also known as: Bootia saponaria Neck., Bootia vulgaris Neck., Lychnis officinalis Scop., Silene saponaria Fries ex Willk. & Lange
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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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