Pinks Plant
Pinks (Dianthus plumarius) is a perennial that grows 6-24 in tall, hardy in USDA Zones 3-9, prefers well-drained, alkaline soil, full sun, medium moisture, is edible, and has no medicinal uses.
Habit
Clump-forming
Height
0.3 to 0.4 m
Growth
Perennial
Soil
Well-drained, Sandy Loam
Shade
Full Sun
Moisture
Moderate
Edible
No
Medicinal
Yes
Origin
Europe, Asia
Climatic Condition
Temperate, Subtropical
Temperature (°)
15°C to 25°C
Humidity (%)
50% to 70%
Potting media
50% Loam, 40% Sand, 10% Organic Matter
Fertilizers
Organic Fertilizer
Watering
Regular watering
Plant Weight
0.1 to 0.3 kg
Flowering Time
Spring to Summer
Soil Ph level
6.0 to 7.0
Water Ph level
6.0 to 7.5
Soil EC
0.4 to 0.6 mS/cm
Yield Per Plant
1 to 2 kg per plant
NPK ratio
10:10:10
life Span
1 to 2 years
Health Benefits
Ornamental, Fragrance
Suggested Grow Media or Potting Mix ?
50% loamy soil, 30% compost, 20% sand
Suggested Fertigation/Fertilizers
Fertilize every 4 weeks with a balanced, water-soluble fertilizer.
Common Diseases and Remedies
Leaf Spot, Rust, Powdery Mildew, Botrytis Blight, Root Rot.
Brown or black spots on leaves, Orange or brown pustules on leaves, White powdery growth on leaves, Gray mold on flowers and leaves, Wilting, yellowing leaves, root discoloration
Prune and destroy infected leaves, Neem oil, prune affected areas, Improve soil drainage, use beneficial soil microbes
Copper-based fungicides, Fungicides with myclobutanil, Sulfur-based fungicides, Iprodione or thiophanate-methyl, Fungicides with metalaxyl or mefenoxam.
HEALTH BENEFITS
· Contains essential oils with antibacterial properties.
· Used in herbal teas for relaxation and digestion.
· Rich in antioxidants that support overall health.