Carnation
Dianthus caryophyllus · Pinks · Pink family
Also known as: Clove Pink · Garden Carnation
Easy30–60cmNot pet-safeEdible
Carnation care at a glance
Carnation (Dianthus caryophyllus) needs a moderate amount of water and prefers to grow in full sun.
- Water need
- Medium
- Light
- Full sun
- Soil moisture
- Evenly moist
- Nutrients
- Medium
- Life cycle
- Perennial
Pests, Diseases & Toxicity on Carnation
Possible pests on Carnation include Aphids, Thrips, Spider mites and Leaf miners. Common diseases include Fusarium wilt and Carnation rust. Also possible: Grey mould, Powdery mildew and Plant viruses. Carnation is mildly toxic to cats, dogs and humans.
Pest
- Aphids Medium
- Thrips Medium
- Spider mites Medium
- Leaf miners Low
- Slugs and snails Low
Disease
- Fusarium wilt High
- Carnation rust High
- Grey mould Medium
- Powdery mildew Medium
- Plant viruses Medium
Toxicity
- General GI irritation Low
- Skin irritation from sap Low
A baseline from curated sources, not a command. You decide in the end.
Frequently asked questions about Carnation
- Which pests affect Carnation?
- Possible pests on Carnation include Aphids, Thrips, Spider mites and Leaf miners.
- Which diseases affect Carnation?
- Common diseases include Fusarium wilt and Carnation rust. Also possible: Grey mould, Powdery mildew and Plant viruses.
- Is Carnation toxic to cats and dogs?
- Carnation is mildly toxic to cats, dogs and humans.
- How much water does Carnation need?
- Carnation has a moderate water requirement.
- What light does Carnation need?
- Carnation prefers to grow in full sun.
- Is Carnation frost-hardy?
- Carnation is frost-hardy and tolerates frost. Its lower limit is around -10 °C.
- Can you eat Carnation?
- Yes, the edible parts are mainly: flowers.