What type of soil should I use for my Carnation Clover?

Carnation Clover 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 Carnation Clover?

Carnation Clover 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!

Can Carnation Clover be grown outdoors?

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

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Carnation Clover

Q: How often should I water my Carnation Clover?

Carnation Clover 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: How much sunlight does my Carnation Clover need?

Carnation Clover 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 🏡.

About Carnation Clover

Carnation Clover is a super rare houseplant 🌿 that needs regular watering to thrive. They do best in long-lasting, direct light ☀️ and should be less than 1 foot from a window.

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

Taxonomy

Scientific name

Trifolium incarnatum

Genus

Trifolium

Family

Fabaceae

Order

Fabales

Also known as

Crimson clover and Italian clover

How to care for Carnation Clover

Water

How often to water your Carnation Clover

Carnation Clover needs 0.5 cups of water every 9 when it doesn’t get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot located in San Francisco, California.

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 Carnation Clover in your home

Light needs and placement for plant Carnation Clover: 1ft from a window

Carnation Clover love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.

Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to ensure it receives enough light to survive during this time of reduced sunlight intensity in San Francisco, California ⛅.

Carnation Clover does not tolerate low-light 🚫.

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