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Schafta campion Plant Care
Silene schafta S.G.Gmel. ex Fisch. & C.A.Mey.
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With its striking silvery-green lance-shaped leaves and delicate pink flowers, this plant originates from the Mediterranean region. Plant collectors are drawn to Silene schafta for its unique foliage and charming blossoms, making it a sought-after addition to any garden or collection.
Every 7–14 days
Full sun to partial shade
50–75°F
40–60%
At a glance
How do you care for Schafta campion?
Water Schafta campion every 7–14 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 Schafta campion Native To?
What Is the Schafta campion?
Schafta campion (Silene schafta) belongs to the Caryophyllaceae family within the Silene genus. Schafta campion is native to western Asia. Schafta campion is also known as Persian catchfly, Rock campion.
Schafta campion displays a low rosette, spreading growth habit, reaching up to 1 ft tall with a spread of approximately 1 ft. Schafta campion produces small, star-shaped flowers in various colors.
Leaf size: approximately 3 inches.
How Often Should You Water a Schafta campion?
Silene schafta requires watering every 7–14 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 7–14 days
Let soil partially dry between waterings
What Light Does the Schafta campion Need?
Schafta campion thrives in full sun to partial shade.
Light Requirement
Full sun to partial shade
What Temperature and Humidity Does the Schafta campion Prefer?
Silene schafta grows best at temperatures of 50–75°F. Schafta campion prefers humidity levels of 40–60%.
Temperature
50–75°F
Humidity
40–60%
What Soil Mix Works Best for a Schafta campion?
Well-draining sandy loam with added organic matter. Good drainage is essential for Schafta campion to prevent waterlogging, which leads to root rot and fungal issues.
How Often Should You Fertilize a Schafta campion?
Feed Schafta 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 Schafta 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 Schafta campion?
Schafta campion can be propagated through seeds, division. Similar propagation techniques also apply to alpine catchfly plant care, which shares the same genus.
Is the Schafta campion Toxic to Pets and Children?
Pet safety not verified
The ASPCA does not list Schafta 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 Schafta campion?
Schafta 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 Schafta campion Need?
Schafta campion grows outdoors in USDA Zone 4a – 8b. It survives winters down to planting zone 4a. Schafta campion is native to western Asia.
Hardiness Zone
Zone 4a – 8b
Keep exploring plants
Schafta 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.
Schafta 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 schafta S.G.Gmel. ex Fisch. & C.A.Mey., family Caryophyllaceae (first published in Bull. Soc. Imp. Naturalistes Moscou 12: 397 (1838)) — World Flora Online record, IPNI name record.
- Pet toxicity: Pet safety not verified: the ASPCA does not list Schafta 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.
- Photo: Emad Tahaei, CC BY 4.0, iNaturalist — original.
- Hardiness zone: USDA Zone 4a – 8b, 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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