How to Care for Silene vulgaris (Bladder Campion)

Korean name: 실레네

Silene vulgaris is a perennial herbaceous plant characterized by soft green leaves and white balloon-shaped flowers. It grows upright with branching stems and spreads naturally. It is easy to care for and tolerates relatively dry conditions.

Key facts

• Category: Flowering plant
• Difficulty: Easy
• Where to keep: indoors or outdoors
• Native to: Europe and Western Asia
• Growth rate: Moderate
• Pets: Mildly toxic, so keep pets from chewing on it.
• Traits: beginner-friendly, flowering plant, perennial, drought-tolerant
• Also known as: Bladder Campion, Silene

Care Guide

• Light: Prefers partial shade to bright indirect light.
• Watering: Water thoroughly when the soil surface dries out.
• Soil: Prefers well-draining neutral soil.
• Humidity: Thrives at average indoor humidity.
• Temperature: 15~25°C
• Fertilizer: Apply slow-release fertilizer 1-2 times per month during growing season.

Common questions

How often should you water Silene vulgaris?

Water thoroughly when the soil surface dries out. Roughly every 7 days is the baseline; adjust for the season and the spot it sits in.

Where should you keep Silene vulgaris?

It likes Prefers partial shade to bright indirect light.. You can grow it indoors or outdoors. Use Prefers well-draining neutral soil..

Is Silene vulgaris safe around pets?

Mildly toxic, so keep pets from chewing on it.

Is Silene vulgaris good for beginners?

Difficulty: Easy. It is forgiving enough for a first plant. Keep it around 15~25°C. Humidity: Thrives at average indoor humidity.. Fertilise Apply slow-release fertilizer 1-2 times per month during growing season..