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How to grow and care for Dianthus sylvestris

plant care guide about watering, fertilizing, trimming, repotting, cutting, propagating Dianthus sylvestris

Dianthus sylvestris 101 - Plant Care Instructions

Bright direct

15C° ~25C°

Every 7 days

Water

How to water Dianthus sylvestris

How often should I water?

check Dianthus sylvestris Every 7 days if it needs water. when it’s very cold(below 5℃), water less frequently

When do I need to water?

the top 2-3 inches of soil is dry

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Light & Location

How much light does a Dianthus sylvestris need?

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Bright direct

Bright indirect

Grow light

Light preference

Dianthus sylvestris likes Bright direct light, Bright indirect light, Grow light day. The brighter the space, the better this plant grows.

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This plant prefers
2K ~ 20K lux to thrive!

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Temperature

Natural habitat

-15

-12~27℃

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Houseplant temperate preference

-15

15~25℃

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Plants that grow in the wild and those that grow indoors prefer different temperatures. If you grow Dianthus sylvestris at home, make sure the temperature is 15~25℃.

Humidity

Houseplant temperate preference

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40~70%

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Dianthus sylvestris prefers humidity about 40~70%. If necessary, increase humidity by misting, humidifier.

Fertilize

When should I fertilize?

Only when your plant is healthy!

How frequently should I fertilize?

1-2 times in growing season. A pinch for a small pot.

Characteristic

Dianthus sylvestris is a member of Caryophyllaceae.

Characteristic NameCharacteristic Value
LifespanPerennial
HabitatEurope
Taxonomy
Taxonomy NameTaxonomy Value
PhylumTracheophyta
ClassMagnoliopsida
OrderCaryophyllales
FamilyCaryophyllaceae
GenusDianthus
SpeciesDianthus sylvestris

Is Dianthus sylvestris toxic?

Dianthus sylvestris is dangerous to Hamster, Dog

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