Plant Care Dahlia 'Arabian Night'

Dahlia 'Arabian Night'

Taxonomy

Dahlia 'Arabian Night'
Dahlia
Asteraceae
Asterales

How to care for Dahlia 'Arabian Night'

💦 Water

How often to water your Dahlia 'Arabian Night'

Water needs for Dahlia 'Arabian Night'
0.5 cups
every 9

Dahlia 'Arabian Night' needs 0.5 cups of water every 9 when it doesn’t get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot.

Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.

Calculate water needs of Dahlia 'Arabian Night'

Water 0.5 cups every
9

Does your plant get direct sunlight?

Select the pot size

5"
☀️ Light

Finding light for Dahlia 'Arabian Night' in your home

Light needs and placement for plant Dahlia 'Arabian Night': 1ft from a window
1ft or less from
a window

Dahlia 'Arabian Night' love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.

Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.

Dahlia 'Arabian Night' does not tolerate low-light 🚫.

Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Dahlia 'Arabian Night' in your home 🏡.

🪴 Nutrients

How to fertilize Dahlia 'Arabian Night'

Nutrient, fertilizer, and repotting needs for Dahlia 'Arabian Night': repot after 2X growth

Most potting soils come with ample nutrients which plants use to produce new growth.

By the time your plant has depleted the nutrients in its soil it’s likely grown enough to need a larger pot anyway.

To replenish this plant's nutrients, repot your Dahlia 'Arabian Night' after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.

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💡 FAQs
💦 Water Needs

Dahlia 'Arabian Night' prefers for the soil to dry out between waterings and should be watered regularly. Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.

Dahlia 'Arabian Night' Water Frequency →

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☀️ Sunlight Needs

Dahlia 'Arabian Night' requires abundant, bright and direct light. Place it less than one foot from a window to ensure it receives enough light to survive 💪. Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement in your home 🏡.

Dahlia 'Arabian Night' Light Requirements →

Dahlia 'Arabian Night' Direct Sunlight Needs & Tolerance →


🐶 🐈 👶 Toxicity

Dahlia 'Arabian Night' is not safe to consume. If you, a family member, or a pet has ingested any amount of plant material contact Poison Control, US (800) 222-1222, or your veterinarian. If you have children, cats, or dogs in the home, we suggest keeping this plant out of reach.


🪴 Soil

Dahlia 'Arabian Night' does best in well-draining soil. A good soil will contain lots of organic matter such as coco coir as well as perlite or vermiculite to help with drainage. Adding a handful of perlite to regular store-bought potting soil should do the trick!

Best Soil Mix for Dahlia 'Arabian Night' →

Best Pots for Dahlia 'Arabian Night' →

When and How to Successfully Repot Dahlia 'Arabian Night' →

What Are Healthy Dahlia 'Arabian Night' Roots →


💩 Fertilizer

Dahlia 'Arabian Night' is a fast growing plant and may deplete the nutrients in its soil over time. Replenish them with a gentle organic fertilizer or compost every 1-2 months depending on your location and season. Fertilize more often during the growing season and in warmer and brighter climates.

How Much and When to Fertilize Dahlia 'Arabian Night' →


🌦️ Growing Outdoors
🍂 Yellow Leaves

Yellow leaves aren’t always a reason to panic, and can be a normal part of a plant’s life cycle. Unless brand new leaves are turning yellow or all the leaves change color at once, it’s likely just your plant shedding old leaves.

Overwatering and root rot are the most likely cause of problems in Dahlia 'Arabian Night', since they are sensitive to wet soil. The leaves may also appear to be curling or drooping. Less often, yellow leaves are caused by underwatering, nutrient deficiencies, or pests.

Replace soggy soil with fresh, dry soil and download Greg to make sure your plant never gets overwatered again!


🧐 Troubleshooting

When troubleshooting a sad-looking houseplant, start by checking for signs of distress in its leaves, such as yellowing, browning, or drooping, which can indicate overwatering or nutrient deficiencies.

Inspect the soil moisture; too dry or too wet soil can cause problems.

Ensure the plant is getting the right amount of light, as too much or too little can stress it.

Finally, consider environmental factors like temperature and humidity, and adjust care routines accordingly to revive your plant.


Care Summary for Dahlia 'Arabian Night'

Dahlia 'Arabian Night'

Dahlia 'Arabian Night'


Greg recommends:

Water

0.5 cups every 9 days

Placement

< 1ft from a window

Nutrients

Repot after 2x growth

Based on the 4” pot your plant is in, and that it doesn’t get direct sunlight.

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