Centaurea Cyanus

Centaurea Cyanus can be challenging to care for, according to some plant parents. Check out the reviews down below to learn from their experiences!

Benefits of Growing Cornflower →

Common Cornflower Problems →

Centaurea Cyanus 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.

Cornflower Water Frequency →

Cornflower Root Rot →

Centaurea Cyanus 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 🏡.

Cornflower Light Requirements →

Cornflower Direct Sunlight Needs & Tolerance →

Centaurea Cyanus is not known to cause harm to humans or pets. Regardless, if you, a family member, a cat, or dog has ingested any plant material, please consult a doctor or a veterinarian.

Cornflower Toxicity to Cats →

Cornflower Toxicity to Dogs →

Cornflower Toxicity to Humans →

Centaurea Cyanus 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 Cornflower →

When and How to Successfully Repot Cornflower →

Centaurea Cyanus should be repotted after it doubles in size or once a year, whichever comes first. Fresh potting soil has all the nutrients your plant needs, so as long as it’s refreshed yearly, you shouldn’t need to use fertilizer. Remember, plants get their energy from sunlight, not fertilizer!

How Much and When to Fertilize Cornflower →

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

How and When to Prune Cornflower →

USDA Hardiness Zone
Centaurea Cyanus can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 2a-11b. Find your local hardiness zone here.

Cornflower Temperature Tolerance →

The seeds of Centaurea Cyanus 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 Cornflower →

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.

• Common Bugs Affecting Cornflower →
• Drooping Cornflower Leaves →
• Cornflower Dropping Leaves →
• Cornflower Mushy Leaves →
• Black Spots on Cornflower →
• Brown Spots on Cornflower →
• Cornflower Leaves Falling Over →
• Cornflower Leaves Curling →
• Cornflower Yellow Leaves →
• Cornflower Root Rot →