Dianthus & carnation

Dianthus

Also called · Pinks · carnation

Frilly flowers in pink, red and white, often with a sweet clove scent.

LightFull sun
WaterWhen the top is dry
WhereBalcony or porch

Care tag · 47

“Pinch off faded flowers and it keeps blooming.”

  1. 01

    Light

    Full sun or strong morning sun, under a roof that keeps heavy rain off.
  2. 02

    Water

    When the top of the soil is dry. It hates soggy soil.
  3. 03

    Soil & pot

    Well-draining soil in a pot with a hole.
  4. 04

    Feeding

    A flowering feed once a month.
  5. 05

    What you'll need

    • Organic potting soil (tanah organik)
    • Flowering fertiliser
    • A pot with a drainage hole

    All available here at the nursery.

Something wrong?

  • Rotting at the base

    Too wet. Water less and keep it out of long rain.

  • Few flowers

    Needs more sun.

  • Fading after some months

    Our heat is hard on dianthus. Enjoy it for a season, then replace it.

Balcony or porch

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