Red sandspurry is fairly disease-resistant and is not often affected by illness. However, it can be vulnerable to pests and diseases present in its surroundings. Such infections tend to be mild. In terms of care, the plant needs moderate maintenance. Regular pruning is necessary to keep a tidy appearance and support healthy growth. Fertilizing can also encourage flowering. Red sandspurry works well for anyone with outdoor space, such as a garden or patio, and does not require extensive care experience. It may need more attention when grown indoors.
How to keep Spergula Marina.
Light
Red sandspurry does best with strong sunlight, similar to its native surroundings. Its health and growth largely depend on receiving plenty of sun. Although it can tolerate lower light levels, too little light may inhibit growth, and too much light can scorch the leaves.
Temperature
Red sandspurry occurs naturally in habitats with temperatures between 68 and 95°F (20 to 35℃). It grows best under those conditions. Take care to adjust the ambient temperature to accommodate seasonal changes, especially during colder periods.
Fertilizer
Red sandspurry benefits from regular, dilute fertilization to encourage healthy foliage. Apply fertilizer about once a month during the summer. Nitrogen is especially important for leaf growth, and providing nitrogen-rich sources helps Red sandspurry thrive.
Botanical profile.
- Plant Type
- Herb
- Life Cycle
- Annual, Perennial, Biennial
- Genus
- Spergula
- Family
- Caryophyllaceae
- Hardiness Zone
- 2
- Mature Height
- 10 cm to 30 cm
- Mature Spread
- 10 cm to 30 cm
- Leaf Color
- Green
- Leaf Type
- Semi-evergreen
- Flower Color
- Pink
- Flower Size
- 0.51 cm to 0.76 cm
- Bloom Time
- Mid spring, Late spring, Summer, Fall
- Planting Time
- Spring, Autumn
- Harvest Time
- Late spring, Summer, Fall, Early winter
- Native Area
- Libya, Egypt, India, Turkey, Sweden, Austria, Slovakia, Montenegro, Eritrea, Pakistan, Croatia, Slovenia, Belarus, Russia, Germany, Estonia, Ethiopia, Romania, Latvia, Belgium, Portugal, Netherlands, Saudi Arabia, France, Czech Republic, Sudan, Bulgaria, Armenia, Poland, Greece, Ukraine, Serbia, China, Lithuania, Norway, Kyrgyzstan, Kazakhstan, Italy, Spain, Switzerland, Denmark, Japan, Finland, Iran, Albania, Ireland, United Kingdom, Hungary, Algeria, Azerbaijan, Turkmenistan
Other names.
