Carnation

Carnation is generally easy to care for, though some plant parents report facing challenges with growing it. Check out the reviews down below to read more about their experiences!

How to Grow Border Carnation →

Benefits of Growing Border Carnation →

Common Border Carnation Problems →

Indoor Care Guide for Border Carnation →

Outdoor Care Guide for Border Carnation →

Carnation 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.

Border Carnation Water Frequency →

Border Carnation Root Rot →

Carnation 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 🏡.

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Border Carnation Direct Sunlight Needs & Tolerance →

Carnation 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.

Is Border Carnation Edible? →

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Carnation doesn’t require additional humidity. Plants absorb most water through their root system rather than their leaves, so the best way to provide humidity for your plants is through watering the soil.

Border Carnation Humidity Needs →

Carnation 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 Border Carnation →

Best Pots for Border Carnation →

When and How to Successfully Repot Border Carnation →

What Are Healthy Border Carnation Roots →

Carnation grows very slowly and doesn’t require added fertilizer. Replacing your plant’s potting soil once a year should provide them with more than enough nutrition. Remember, plants get their energy from sunlight, not fertilizer!

How Much and When to Fertilize Border Carnation →

Carnation is native to Europe and Asia.

Carnation grows vertically and new growth will emerge from the top of the plant.

Border Carnation Lifecycle →

Border Carnation Size Guide →

How and When to Prune Border Carnation →

USDA Hardiness Zone
Carnation can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 5a-9b. Find your local hardiness zone here.

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Landscaping Ideas with Border Carnation →

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Winter Care for Border Carnation →

Best Companion Plants for Border Carnation →

Is Border Carnation a Weed? →

The seeds of Carnation can be used to grow new plants! After your plant flowers, any seeds that formed can be collected and germinated in potting soil.

How to Propagate Border Carnation →

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 Carnation, 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!

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.

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What Eats Border Carnation? →

• Drooping Border Carnation Leaves →
• Border Carnation Dropping Leaves →
• Black Spots on Border Carnation →
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• Border Carnation Leaves Falling Over →
• Border Carnation Leaves Curling →
• Border Carnation Yellow Leaves →
• Border Carnation Root Rot →
• Why Is My Border Carnation Wilting? →