Love-in-a-Mist Plant
Love-in-a-Mist (Nigella damascena) is an annual that grows 1-2 ft tall, hardy in USDA Zones 2-11, prefers well-drained, loamy soil, full sun to part shade, medium moisture, and has no edible or medicinal uses.
Habit
Upright
Height
0.3 to 0.6 m
Growth
Annual
Soil
Well-drained, Sandy Loam
Shade
Full Sun
Moisture
Moderate
Edible
No
Medicinal
No
Origin
Mediterranean
Climatic Condition
Temperate, Subtropical
Temperature (°)
15°C to 25°C
Humidity (%)
50% to 70%
Potting media
50% Loam, 30% Sand, 20% Compost
Fertilizers
Organic Fertilizer
Watering
Regular watering
Plant Weight
0.5 to 1.0 kg
Flowering Time
Summer to Fall
Soil Ph level
6.0 to 7.0
Water Ph level
6.0 to 6.5
Soil EC
0.5 to 0.7 mS/c
Yield Per Plant
Many flowers
NPK ratio
03:02:01
life Span
1 to 2 years
Health Benefits
Ornamental, Stress Relief
Suggested Grow Media or Potting Mix ?
50% loamy soil, 30% compost, 20% sand
Suggested Fertigation/Fertilizers
Fertilize every 2 weeks with a balanced fertilizer.
Common Diseases and Remedies
Powdery Mildew, Gray Mold, Aphids, Leaf Spot, Root Rot.
White powdery growth on leaves Gray, fuzzy mold on leaves and flowers Yellowing leaves, sticky residue on leaves Brown or black spots on leaves Wilting, yellowing leaves, root discoloration
Neem oil, baking soda spray Improve air circulation, remove affected parts Insecticidal soap, ladybugs Remove infected leaves, use compost tea spray Improve soil drainage, use beneficial soil microbes
Sulfur-based fungicides, Iprodione or thiophanate-methyl, Insecticides containing imidacloprid, Copper-based fungicides, Fungicides with metalaxyl or mefenoxam.