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Water your pink Dianthus 'Devon Xera' FIRE STAR about twice a week, giving it ample water so that the soil is moist but not soggy. If grown in a pot or container use the "finger test" to check moisture; stick your finger a few inches into the soil and if your finger is not dry, there is enough moisture and the plant does not need to be watered yet. If the topsoil is dry and your finger is dry when you put it into the soil, it is time to water.

Pink (Dianthus 'Devon Xera' FIRE STAR) plants should receive 6-8 hours of direct sunlight each day. If grown outdoors, it is best to place the plant in an area that will receive full sun during the day and semi-shade during the afternoon. If grown in a container or indoors, a south-facing window is the ideal place for this species. While pink (Dianthus 'Devon Xera' FIRE STAR) plants can survive in partial shade, they will produce brighter and larger blooms if given adequate sunlight.

The pink Dianthus 'Devon Xera' Fire Star should be pruned in late spring after flowering, as this cultivar will bloom again in late summer. To encourage healthy growth, remove any spent flowers, as well as older stems that are woody or leggy. It is important to prune this particular species lightly, as too much pruning can reduce blooming. When pruning, loosely pinch off the spent flowers and lightly shear the plants. Make sure to remove dead or weak stems in the center of the plant to improve air circulation. Keep in mind that too much shearing will reduce flowering for the growing season.