How much sunlight does my Fire Pink need?

Fire Pink 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 🏡.

What type of soil should I use for my Fire Pink?

Fire Pink 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 Fire Pink?

Fire Pink 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!

What is the growth pattern for Fire Pink?

Fire Pink is a clumping plant, meaning new growth will emerge from the soil around the parent plant.

Can Fire Pink be grown outdoors?

USDA Hardiness Zone Fire Pink can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 4a-8b . Find your local hardiness zone here .

How can I propagate my Fire Pink?

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

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Fire Pink

Q: Is Fire Pink easy to care for?

Fire Pink 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 Fire Pink?

Fire Pink 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.

Taxonomy

Scientific name

Silene virginica

Genus

Silene

Family

Caryophyllaceae

Order

Caryophyllales

How to care for Fire Pink

Water

How often to water your Fire Pink

Fire Pink 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 Fire Pink in your home

Light needs and placement for plant Fire Pink: 1ft from a window

Fire Pink love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.

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

Fire Pink does not tolerate low-light 🚫.

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

Nutrients

How to fertilize Fire Pink

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

FAQs

Difficulty Level

Fire Pink 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

Sunlight Needs

Toxicity

Soil

Fertilizer

Growth Pattern

Growing Outdoors

Propagation