How much sunlight does my Sweet William need?

Sweet William 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 🏡.

How much humidity does Sweet William like?

Sweet William 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.

What type of soil should I use for my Sweet William?

Sweet William 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!

Should I fertilize my Sweet William?

Sweet William 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!

Which region is Sweet William native to?

Sweet William is native to Europe and Asia .

What is the growth pattern for Sweet William?

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

Can Sweet William be grown outdoors?

USDA Hardiness Zone Sweet William can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 3a-9b . Find your local hardiness zone here .

How can I propagate my Sweet William?

Sweet William can be propagated by division into new individual plants. Check to see if there is more than one plant. In some cases they may still be beneath the soil surface. If you feel confident, you may remove the soil to check for baby plantlets below! If there are multiple plants growing, unpot the plant and gently tug the plants apart, being careful not to disturb too many of the roots. They may be connected by large root segments which you may need to break to free the plantlet. Pot up the new plant in well-draining soil Repot the parent plant back into its original pot

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Q: Is Sweet William easy to care for?

Sweet William 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!

Q: How often should I water my Sweet William?

Sweet William 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.

Q: Is Sweet William toxic to cats, dogs, or children?

Sweet William 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.

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About Sweet William

Sweet William is a popular houseplant 🌿 that is isn’t challenging to grow and needs regular watering to thrive. They do best in long-lasting, direct light ☀️ and should be less than 1 foot from a window.

Plant parents describe this plant as easy to bloom and being a survivor with a whopping 225 being grown with Greg around the world. Check out the reviews below for more details!🌟

Sweet William likes soil that is well draining. Your plant shouldn't need added fertilizers if you repot each time it doubles in size.

Sweet William belongs to the Dianthus genus, and is native to the European Mountains.

⚠️ Sweet William 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.

Taxonomy

Scientific name

Dianthus barbatus

Genus

Dianthus

Family

Caryophyllaceae

Order

Caryophyllales

How to care for Sweet William

Water

How often to water your Sweet William

Sweet William 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

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Light

Check the growing potential in your area

A plant's growing potential is determined from its location, the time of year, and current local weather.

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Finding light for Sweet William in your home

Light needs and placement for plant Sweet William: 1ft from a window

Sweet William love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.

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

Sweet William does not tolerate low-light 🚫.

Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Sweet William in your home 🏡.

Nutrients

How to fertilize Sweet William

Nutrient, fertilizer, and repotting needs for Sweet William: 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 Sweet William after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.

FAQs

Difficulty Level

Sweet William 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!

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Soil

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Growth Pattern

Growing Outdoors