Botanico

Plant profile

Silene chaetodonta

Silene chaetodonta Boiss.

Silene chaetodonta is a plant that can be grown both indoors and outdoors, notable for its attractive flowers and foliage. It is suitable for gardens and pots.

Open-data facts

Life form
annual
Climate
Temperate zones define its natural range.
Origin / area
In its natural state, it is primarily linked to: S. & CE. Turkey to C. Asia and W. Pakistan.

Basic care

Watering
Check the mix with a finger before every watering.
Light
Prefers plentiful soft light for most of the day.
Temperature
On cold nights, pull it back from exposed glass.
Humidity
A middle humidity level keeps the plant steady.

Pet toxicity

With pets at home, place it high up or in a closed room.

Cats: yes (toxic). Dogs: yes (toxic).

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