Plant Care Sweet William 'Green Trick'

Sweet William 'Green Trick'

Taxonomy

Dianthus barbatus 'Green Trick'
Dianthus
Caryophyllaceae
Caryophyllales

How to care for Sweet William 'Green Trick'

💦 Water

How often to water your Sweet William 'Green Trick'

Water needs for Sweet William 'Green Trick'
0.5 cups
every 9

Sweet William 'Green Trick' 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 Sweet William 'Green Trick' in your home

Light needs and placement for plant Sweet William 'Green Trick': 1ft from a window
1ft or less from
a window

Sweet William 'Green Trick' 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 'Green Trick' does not tolerate low-light 🚫.

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

🪴 Nutrients

How to fertilize Sweet William 'Green Trick'

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

💡 FAQs
💦 Water Needs

Sweet William 'Green Trick' 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.

Sweet William 'Green Trick' Water Frequency →

Sweet William 'Green Trick' Root Rot →


☀️ Sunlight Needs

Sweet William 'Green Trick' 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 🏡.

Sweet William 'Green Trick' Light Requirements →

Sweet William 'Green Trick' Direct Sunlight Needs & Tolerance →


🐶 🐈 👶 Toxicity

Sweet William 'Green Trick' 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.


💨 Humidity

Sweet William 'Green Trick' 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.

Sweet William 'Green Trick' Humidity Needs →


🪴 Soil

Sweet William 'Green Trick' 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!

Best Soil Mix for Sweet William 'Green Trick' →

Best Pots for Sweet William 'Green Trick' →

When and How to Successfully Repot Sweet William 'Green Trick' →

What Are Healthy Sweet William 'Green Trick' Roots →


💩 Fertilizer

Sweet William 'Green Trick' 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!

How Much and When to Fertilize Sweet William 'Green Trick' →


🌎 Native Region

Sweet William 'Green Trick' is native to Europe and Asia.


🌦️ Growing Outdoors
🍂 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 Sweet William 'Green Trick', 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 Sweet William 'Green Trick'

Sweet William 'Green Trick'


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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