Cultivation method of evergreen dianthus

Growth environment of evergreen dianthus

Dianthus chinensis likes a sunny and warm environment. It has a certain degree of drought resistance but is not cold-resistant. Potted plants require fertile, loose, breathable and well-drained soil. A strange but important point is that less management or unreasonable management will make it grow better.

Daily care of Dianthus chinensis

temperature

The most suitable temperature is 15℃-20℃. In summer, the temperature is too high, so pay attention to ventilation and heat dissipation. In winter, you can move it indoors for maintenance. The room temperature should be kept above 12℃.

illumination

Dianthus philadelphica likes light and should be placed in a place where it can receive sunlight. It should be avoided from direct sunlight in summer and should be properly shaded and receive scattered light.

Watering

Dianthus chinensis is drought-resistant, so when watering, you can follow the principle of "better dry than wet", and decide the frequency, amount and time of watering according to weather changes. If there is a long period of drought and no rain, and the weather is relatively dry, you can increase the frequency of watering appropriately. During rainy periods, proper drainage should be carried out to prevent water accumulation and root rot. Pay attention to the water temperature in winter. It is best not to water at night, and it is best not to have water accumulation on the leaves. It is best to water at noon to prevent frostbite.

Fertilization

Dianthus chinensis has a strong ability to tolerate poor soil, so as long as the soil is loose and the acidity and alkalinity are suitable, it can grow well even without fertilizer. Some compound fertilizers can be applied during the growing season. If the soil is alkaline, be sure to add some acidic fertilizers. This will ensure that the soil's pH is moderate and provide good growth conditions for the perennial dianthus.

prune

Proper pruning has many benefits for perennial dianthus and plays an important role. It is beneficial to the growth of the root system, making the plant more vigorous and producing more flowers. It blooms almost continuously from late spring to fall and needs to be pruned after each bloom.

That’s all about the cultivation method of Dianthus chinensis. In fact, sometimes it does not require too much management. As long as it is given a suitable growth environment, it will grow well.