How to tend a Silene acaulis

Also known as: Lychnis acaulis Scop., Oncerum acaule (L.) Dulac, Silene elongata Bellardi, Cucubalus acaulis L., Cucubalus muscosus Lam., Silene acaulis subsp. longiscapa Vierh., Silene exscapa All., Silene acaulis subsp. arctica Á.Löve & D.Löve, Silene acaulis subsp. subacaulescens (F.N.Williams) Hultén, Silene acaulis subsp. acaulis

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
Category
Caryophyllaceae, Silene
Size
Diameter ≥ 10 cm, height 15-18 cm
Blooming period
Flowering period May-June, fruiting period June-July
Flower colors
light red to white
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