Plant Care Dahlia 'Cynthia Chalwin'

Dahlia 'Cynthia Chalwin'

Taxonomy

Dahlia 'Cynthia Chalwin'
Dahlia
Asteraceae
Asterales

How to care for Dahlia 'Cynthia Chalwin'

💦 Water

How often to water your Dahlia 'Cynthia Chalwin'

Water needs for Dahlia 'Cynthia Chalwin'
0.5 cups
every 9

Dahlia 'Cynthia Chalwin' 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.

Water 0.5 cups every
9

Does your plant get direct sunlight?

Select the pot size

5"
☀️ Light

Finding light for Dahlia 'Cynthia Chalwin' in your home

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

Dahlia 'Cynthia Chalwin' love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.

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

Dahlia 'Cynthia Chalwin' does not tolerate low-light 🚫.

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

🪴 Nutrients

How to fertilize Dahlia 'Cynthia Chalwin'

Nutrient, fertilizer, and repotting needs for Dahlia 'Cynthia Chalwin': 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 'Cynthia Chalwin' after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.

💡 FAQs
💦 Water Needs

Dahlia 'Cynthia Chalwin' 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.


☀️ Sunlight Needs

Dahlia 'Cynthia Chalwin' 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 🏡.


🐶 🐈 👶 Toxicity

Dahlia 'Cynthia Chalwin' 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 'Cynthia Chalwin' 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!


💩 Fertilizer

Dahlia 'Cynthia Chalwin' 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.


🌦️ Growing Outdoors

USDA Hardiness Zone
Dahlia 'Cynthia Chalwin' can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 8a-11b. Find your local hardiness zone here.


🍂 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 'Cynthia Chalwin', 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 'Cynthia Chalwin'

Dahlia 'Cynthia Chalwin'


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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