How to grow and care for Scleranthus annuus
plant care guide about watering, fertilizing, trimming, repotting, cutting, propagating Scleranthus annuus
Scleranthus annuus 101 - Plant Care Instructions
Bright indirect light
16C° ~24C°
Every 7 days
Botany Encyclopedia
Family : Caryophyllaceae
🏝️ Habitat Conditions
This plant primarily grew in temperate regions.
🌺 Flower
Most flowers are bisexual and exhibit radial symmetry.
🎋 Stem
Most are herbaceous plants with swollen nodes where the leaves are attached.
water
How to water Scleranthus annuus
How often should I water?
check Scleranthus annuus 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
Light & Location
How much light does a Scleranthus annuus need?

Bright indirect light
Grow light
Light preference
Scleranthus annuus likes Bright indirect light, Grow light day. The brighter the space, the better this plant grows.
Check if there’s an optimal place in your house!
This plant prefers
2K ~ 10K lux to thrive!
0
20K~
2K
10K
Temperature
Houseplants
-15
16~24℃
45
Plants that grow in the wild and those that grow indoors prefer different temperatures. If you grow Scleranthus annuus at home, make sure the temperature is 16~24℃.
Humidity
Ideal humidity
0
40~70%
100
Scleranthus annuus prefers humidity about 40~70%. If necessary, increase humidity by misting, humidifier.
Fertilize
Collective Knowhow
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
The taxonomic classification of Scleranthus annuus is as follows. - Kingdom: Plantae, Phylum: Tracheophyta, Class: Magnoliopsida, Order: Caryophyllales, Family: Caryophyllaceae, Genus: Scleranthus, Species: Scleranthus annuus
Taxonomy Name | Taxonomy Value |
---|---|
Phylum | Tracheophyta |
Class | Magnoliopsida |
Order | Caryophyllales |
Family | Caryophyllaceae |
Genus | Scleranthus |
Species | Scleranthus annuus |
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