How to Care for Dahlia pinnata

Korean name: 달리아

A bulbous flowering plant with luxurious and abundant petals. It blooms in various colors such as red, purple, and yellow during summer to autumn.

Key facts

• Category: Flowering plant
• Difficulty: Moderate
• Where to keep: indoors
• Native to: Mexico
• Growth rate: Moderate
• Pets: Mildly toxic, so keep pets from chewing on it.
• Traits: flowering plant, bulb, summer flower, luxurious

Care Guide

• Light: At least 6 hours of direct sunlight per day.
• Watering: Water thoroughly when the surface of the soil is dry.
• Soil: Fertile, well-draining mixed soil
• Humidity: Normal humidity
• Temperature: 15~25°C
• Fertilizer: Phosphorus fertilizer every 2 weeks during blooming period

Common questions

How often should you water Dahlia pinnata?

Water thoroughly when the surface of the soil is dry. Roughly every 5 days is the baseline; adjust for the season and the spot it sits in.

Where should you keep Dahlia pinnata?

It likes At least 6 hours of direct sunlight per day.. You can grow it indoors. Use Fertile, well-draining mixed soil.

Is Dahlia pinnata safe around pets?

Mildly toxic, so keep pets from chewing on it.

Is Dahlia pinnata good for beginners?

Difficulty: Moderate. Keep it around 15~25°C. Humidity: Normal humidity. Fertilise Phosphorus fertilizer every 2 weeks during blooming period.