Sajan campion Plant Care
Silene sajanensis Less. ex Ledeb.
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This plant is easily recognizable by its bright pink flowers with deep crimson veins. Originating from the mountains of Siberia, Silene sajanensis is highly sought after by plant collectors for its unique flower color and ability to thrive in cooler climates. Add this striking species to your collection for a pop of vibrant color!
Every 7–10 days
Full sun to partial shade
50–75°F
40–60%
At a glance
How do you care for Sajan campion?
Water Sajan 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 2 months during the growing season.
Where Is the Sajan campion Native To?
What Is the Sajan campion?
Sajan campion (Silene sajanensis) belongs to the Caryophyllaceae family within the Silene genus. Sajan campion is native to European Russia, Siberia, Central Asia, the western Himalayas, and Mongolia. Sajan campion is also known as Siberian campion.
Sajan campion displays a low rosette, spreading growth habit, reaching up to 1 ft tall with a spread of approximately 1 ft. Sajan campion produces small, star-shaped flowers in various colors.
Leaf size: approximately 3 inches.
How Often Should You Water a Sajan campion?
Silene sajanensis 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 Sajan campion Need?
Sajan campion thrives in full sun to partial shade.
Light Requirement
Full sun to partial shade
What Temperature and Humidity Does the Sajan campion Prefer?
Silene sajanensis grows best at temperatures of 50–75°F. Sajan campion prefers humidity levels of 40–60%.
Temperature
50–75°F
Humidity
40–60%
What Soil Mix Works Best for a Sajan campion?
Well-draining sandy loam with added organic matter. Good drainage is essential for Sajan campion to prevent waterlogging, which leads to root rot and fungal issues.
How Often Should You Fertilize a Sajan campion?
Feed Sajan campion every 2 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 2 months
During the growing season
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How Do You Repot a Sajan campion?
Repot every 1-2 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 Sajan campion?
Sajan campion can be propagated through seeds, division. Similar propagation techniques also apply to alpine catchfly plant care, which shares the same genus.
Is the Sajan campion Toxic to Pets and Children?
Pet safety not verified
The ASPCA does not list Sajan 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 Sajan campion?
Sajan campion is susceptible to aphids, spider mites, leaf miners. 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 Sajan campion Need?
Sajan campion grows outdoors in USDA Zone 3a – 7b. It survives winters down to planting zone 3a. Sajan campion is native to European Russia, Siberia, Central Asia, the western Himalayas, and Mongolia.
Hardiness Zone
Zone 3a – 7b
Keep exploring plants
Sajan 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 Silene genus — compare its care with other Silene species on PlantoScan.
Silene is part of the Caryophyllaceae plant family — browse all Caryophyllaceae genera and species.
Sajan campion thrives in bright light and direct sun — see other bright-light plants.
More Silene Species
Other Silene species in PlantoScan's care catalogue share similar watering, light, and soil preferences:
Sources
- Scientific name & taxonomy: Silene sajanensis Less. ex Ledeb., family Caryophyllaceae (first published in Fl. Ross. 1: 307 (1842)) — World Flora Online record, IPNI name record.
- Pet toxicity: Pet safety not verified: the ASPCA does not list Sajan 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 3a – 7b, estimated from the plant's typical growing conditions.
- 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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