How to grow colorful dianthus How to grow colorful dianthus

Dianthus chinensis is a beautiful ornamental plant with a petite figure. This plant is relatively short, but the flowers are brightly colored and have a long flowering period. It is suitable for arranging flower beds or building flower borders, and it can also be made into potted plants and grown indoors. However, people don’t know much about the cultivation methods of Dianthus chinensis, and don’t know how to grow it well. Next, I will take you to learn some knowledge related to the cultivation of Dianthus chinensis.

How to grow colorful dianthus

Dianthus cinnamomi can be cultivated through various methods such as sowing, cuttings or division. If you choose sowing, you can directly sow and raise seedlings when the temperature rises to about 20 degrees in the spring every year. Cuttings propagation is suitable between October and February of the following year, and division propagation can be carried out at any time. However, when propagating by division, you must choose those strong old plants and pay attention to maintenance after division, otherwise the survival rate will be relatively low.

How to grow colorful dianthus

1. Soil

When cultivating dianthus, be sure to choose loose, fertile, well-drained slightly acidic soil. If you make it into a potted plant, you can add coarse sand and an appropriate amount of coconut shells to the potting soil. This can not only improve the drainage of the soil, but also provide an excellent environment for the growth of dianthus.

2. Water and fertilizer

Water and fertilizer are two important conditions for growing dianthus. During normal growth, this plant has a high demand for water. The soil should be kept moist, but water must not accumulate in the soil, otherwise its roots will rot due to excessive water. During its growth, dianthus also has a high demand for fertilizer. It should be top-dressed every two weeks. It is best to choose compound fertilizer rich in potassium phosphate.

3. Sunlight

During its growth period, the colorful dianthus has a relatively large demand for sunlight. It likes an environment with plenty of sunlight, so it must be placed in a sunny place when it is cultivated. However, after entering summer, the colorful dianthus must be moved to an environment with sufficient scattered light. It cannot be exposed to direct sunlight, otherwise its leaves will be burned and its growth will slow down.