Flame Campion Plant Care
Lychnis fulgens Fisch.
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Silene banksia is a species of flowering plant in the family Caryophyllaceae. It is native to southeastern Siberia, most of China, and North Korea, and it has been introduced to Mongolia and Japan.
Every 7–10 days
Full sun to partial shade
50–75°F
40–60%
At a glance
How do you care for Flame Campion?
Water Flame Campion every 7–10 days, letting the top layer of soil dry out between waterings, and give it full sun to partial shade. It prefers temperatures of 50–75°F (10–24°C) and 40–60% humidity. Fertilize it every 6 months during the growing season.
Where Is the Flame Campion Native To?
What Is the Flame Campion?
Flame Campion (Lychnis fulgens) belongs to the Caryophyllaceae family within the Lychnis genus. Flame Campion is native to southeastern Siberia, most of China, and North Korea, and it has been introduced to Mongolia and Japan.
Flame Campion displays a clumping herbaceous perennial growth habit, reaching up to 1.5 ft tall with a spread of approximately 1 ft. Flame Campion produces showy clusters of pink, red, or white flowers.
Leaf size: approximately 3 inches.
How Often Should You Water a Flame Campion?
Lychnis fulgens requires watering every 7–10 days. Allow the top layer of soil to dry between waterings to prevent root rot. Reduce watering frequency during winter when growth slows.
Watering Frequency
Every 7–10 days
Let soil partially dry between waterings
What Light Does the Flame Campion Need?
Flame Campion thrives in full sun to partial shade.
Light Requirement
Full sun to partial shade
What Temperature and Humidity Does the Flame Campion Prefer?
Lychnis fulgens grows best at temperatures of 50–75°F. Flame Campion prefers humidity levels of 40–60%.
Temperature
50–75°F
Humidity
40–60%
What Soil Mix Works Best for a Flame Campion?
Well-draining loamy soil with added organic matter for moisture retention. Good drainage is essential for Flame Campion to prevent waterlogging, which leads to root rot and fungal issues.
How Often Should You Fertilize a Flame Campion?
Feed Flame Campion every 6 months during the growing season (spring and summer) with a balanced fertilizer diluted to the strength on the label.
Pause feeding in autumn and winter, when growth slows, and never fertilize dry soil — water first.
Fertilizing
Every 6 months
During the growing season
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How Do You Repot a Flame Campion?
Divide and replant every 3-4 years in early spring. Choose a pot one size larger than the current container, and ensure it has drainage holes to allow excess water to escape.
How Do You Propagate a Flame Campion?
Flame Campion can be propagated through seeds, division of clumps. Similar propagation techniques also apply to siberian lychnis plant care, which shares the same genus.
Is the Flame Campion Toxic to Pets and Children?
Pet safety not verified
The ASPCA does not list Flame Campion, so we can't confirm whether it is safe for cats and dogs. Keep pets from chewing it as a precaution.
This is a general caution, not veterinary or medical advice. If your pet ate a plant, contact your vet or animal poison control.
See all plants toxic to cats and plants toxic to dogs.
What Pests and Diseases Affect the Flame Campion?
Flame Campion is susceptible to aphids, spider mites, slugs. Inspect the foliage regularly, especially along leaf undersides and stems. Treat infestations promptly with insecticidal soap or neem oil to prevent spread.
Yellow leaves, brown tips or drooping? See common plant problems and how to fix them.
What USDA Hardiness Zone Does the Flame Campion Need?
Flame Campion grows outdoors in USDA Zone 12a. It survives winters down to planting zone 12a. Flame Campion is native to southeastern Siberia, most of China, and North Korea, and it has been introduced to Mongolia and Japan. In cooler regions, grow Flame Campion as a houseplant or bring it indoors before the first frost.
Hardiness Zone
Zone 12a
Keep exploring plants
Flame Campion is one of many species covered in the complete plant care and identification guide, which groups plants by genus, attribute, and popularity.
It belongs to the Lychnis genus — compare its care with other Lychnis species on PlantoScan.
Lychnis is part of the Caryophyllaceae plant family — browse all Caryophyllaceae genera and species.
Flame Campion thrives in bright light and direct sun — see other bright-light plants.
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Sources
- Scientific name & taxonomy: Lychnis fulgens Fisch., family Caryophyllaceae (first published in Bot. Mag. 46: t. 2104. 1819 ; et ex Spreng. Nov. Prov. 26) — World Flora Online record, IPNI name record.
- Pet toxicity: Pet safety not verified: the ASPCA does not list Flame Campion, so we can't confirm whether it is safe for cats and dogs. Checked against the ASPCA plant list; any other toxicity note on this page comes from PlantoScan's plant database.
- Hardiness zone: USDA Zone 12a, calculated from the plant's minimum temperature.
- Care values(watering, light, temperature, humidity, soil, fertilizing): PlantoScan's plant database, filtered by automatic plausibility checks — values that fail them are hidden. How we source and check plant data.
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