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Today, I'm going to introduce a super beautiful flower to you - the Dianthus flower!

Firstly, the Dianthus flower is completely safe and non-toxic! If you have cute children, furry pets at home, or friends who are sensitive to pollen, you can feel free to grow it without worry.

The Dianthus flower is not only good-looking, but also has quite a number of practical effects! It has the ability to absorb sulfur dioxide and chlorine, just like a tiny air purifier, silently safeguarding our respiratory health. Moreover, in traditional Chinese medicine, the whole plant of the Dianthus flower can be used as medicine, with functions such as clearing heat, promoting diuresis, breaking blood stasis and regulating menstruation.

The sowing of the Dianthus flower is usually carried out in spring and autumn. In spring, it's around March to April. At this time, the earth is coming back to life and the temperature is gradually rising, which is very suitable for the seeds of the Dianthus flower to germinate. Sowing in September to October in autumn is also good. After experiencing the low temperature vernalization in winter, it can bloom beautifully in the coming spring.

Key Points for Maintenance

Light: The Dianthus flower loves basking in the sun very much, just like a little sun worshipper. Place it in a sunny spot, and it will look even more vibrant, with more and more gorgeous flowers blooming. However, when the sun is scorching in summer, it's necessary to shade it appropriately, otherwise it may not be able to bear it.

Watering: It is relatively drought-tolerant, so don't water it too frequently, or the roots will easily rot. Just follow the principle of "watering when the soil is dry, and watering thoroughly when watering". Generally, it's okay to water it 1 to 2 times a week, depending on the weather and the dryness and wetness of the soil.

Soil: The Dianthus flower likes loose, fertile and well-drained soil. You can mix leaf mold, garden soil and river sand in a certain proportion to create a comfortable environment for it.

Fertilization: During the growing season, apply a thin compound fertilizer to it every 2 to 3 weeks, and it will grow vigorously and produce flower buds rapidly, just like Popeye after eating spinach.

What should we do when winter comes? For the Dianthus flower planted in the ground, cover it with some hay or fallen leaves to keep it warm; for the potted ones, move them to a warm and bright place indoors, keep the temperature above 5 °C, reduce watering, and let it go into dormancy quietly. When spring comes next year, it will bloom vigorously again.