Carnation (Dianthus zederbaueri)
Care, watering, light and tips for Carnation on Floravia.
Quick facts
- Family: Caryophyllaceae
- Difficulty: Easy to care for
- Watering: every 7 days
- Light: Partial shade
- Temperature: 10–30 °C
- Toxicity: Toxic to pets
About Carnation
Dianthus zederbaueri, commonly known as Karanfil, is an attractive perennial plant from the Caryophyllaceae family, valued for its delicate, vibrantly colored flowers, often with fringed edges. It forms compact clumps of grayish-green foliage, ideal for rock gardens, borders, or pots where a touch of color and texture is desired. Its abundant and prolonged blooming makes it an excellent visual accent in any garden design.
Native range
Caucasus Mountains
Care tips
It requires full sun exposure for optimal flowering, although it tolerates some partial shade in very hot climates. Watering should be moderate, allowing the substrate to dry out slightly between waterings to prevent waterlogging, to which it is very sensitive. It prefers well-drained, slightly alkaline or neutral soils, and a common mistake to avoid is overwatering, which can lead to root rot.
How to save a dying Carnation
- Warning signs
- Yellowing or browning leaves, general wilting, soft stems, no blooms.
- First aid
- Check drainage and soil moisture. Ensure good ventilation and direct sun.
- What kills it
- Overwatering leading to root rot, or lack of light. It doesn't tolerate waterlogging.
- Can it be saved?
- Yes, if roots aren't completely rotted. Act quickly to adjust watering and light.