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How to grow and care for Saponaria officinalis L.

plant care guide about watering, fertilizing, trimming, repotting, cutting, propagating Saponaria officinalis L., Wild sweet william, Crow soap

Saponaria officinalis L. 101 - Plant Care Instructions

Bright direct

16C° ~24C°

Every 7 days

Water

How to water Saponaria officinalis L.

How often should I water?

check Saponaria officinalis L. 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

When is the Dormant period

it goes into dormancy in the Winter. during the period, 1.5~2x the watering interval you use in the warm season.

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Light & Location

How much light does a Saponaria officinalis L. need?

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Bright direct

Bright indirect

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Light preference

Saponaria officinalis L. 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

3~35℃

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Houseplant temperate preference

-15

16~24℃

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Plants that grow in the wild and those that grow indoors prefer different temperatures. If you grow Saponaria officinalis L. at home, make sure the temperature is 16~24℃.

Humidity

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40~70%

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Saponaria officinalis L. 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

Saponaria officinalis L. is a member of Caryophyllaceae.

Characteristic NameCharacteristic Value
LifespanPerennial, Annual
Hardiness Zone3 - 8
Taxonomy
Taxonomy NameTaxonomy Value
PhylumTracheophyta
ClassMagnoliopsida
OrderCaryophyllales
FamilyCaryophyllaceae
GenusSaponaria
SpeciesSaponaria officinalis

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