Dianthus Caryophyllus
4.8 out of 5 (9 experiences)
Blooms easily
Survivor
Also known as
Border Carnation, Border Carnation, Clove Pink, Gillyflower, Sweet William, Wild Carnation, Clove Golly-flower and Carnation
Taxonomy
Dianthus caryophyllus
Dianthus
Caryophyllaceae
Caryophyllales
How to care for Dianthus Caryophyllus
Water
How often to water your Dianthus Caryophyllus
every 9
Dianthus Caryophyllus 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
Light
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Finding light for Border Carnation in your home
a window
Dianthus Caryophyllus love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.
Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.
Dianthus Caryophyllus does not tolerate low-light 🚫.
Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Dianthus Caryophyllus in your home 🏡.
Nutrients
How to fertilize Dianthus Caryophyllus
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 Dianthus Caryophyllus after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.
FAQs
Dianthus Caryophyllus 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!
Water Needs
Dianthus Caryophyllus 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
Dianthus Caryophyllus 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
Dianthus Caryophyllus 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
Dianthus Caryophyllus 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
Dianthus Caryophyllus 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!
Growth Pattern
Dianthus Caryophyllus grows vertically and new growth will emerge from the top of the plant.
Growing Outdoors
USDA Hardiness Zone
Dianthus Caryophyllus can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 6a-9b. Find your local hardiness zone here.
Propagation
The seeds of Dianthus Caryophyllus can be used to grow new plants! After your plant flowers, any seeds that formed can be collected and germinated in potting soil.
Care Summary for Dianthus Caryophyllus
Dianthus Caryophyllus
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.
What other plant parents say
Blooms easily 4
Survivor 4
Fast grower 3
Browns easily 3
Large, lush leaves 2
09/07/2021
Easy to take care of. I planted four years ago because my mom loves them
08/08/2021
beautiful blooms
Fast grower
Large, lush leaves
Browns easily
Survivor
07/28/2021
So far, I planted the seeds and just waiting for it to bloom…😬😬😬
Fast grower
07/18/2021
Love the look of these leafy carnations! The flowers smell really good and they bloom easily! It doesn’t need that much light, but it loves being misted!
Large, lush leaves
Blooms easily
Survivor
05/30/2021
Gorgeous as both a filler and as cut flowers.
Blooms easily
Survivor
05/22/2021
This was supposed to bloom into miniature carnation flowers. It never did.
05/19/2021
It loves the sun
Blooms easily
Browns easily
