Species diamondflowers
lavender flowers with green leaves and burgundy stems

diamondflowers

Stenaria nigricans

Diamondflowers (Stenaria nigricans) are an attractive flowering plant native to tropical areas of Central and South America. The plant produces heart-shaped leaves and beautiful white flowers with delicate star-like petals. The petals, surrounded by silvery-green sepals, appear almost crystalline and shimmer in the sunlight, giving the plant its common name. The flowers are followed by small, green seed pods that hang from the stem in clusters, hence another of its common names - 'beads of Promise'. Diamondflowers are easy to maintain and will reward any gardener with their beauty and drought tolerance.

Cycle:

Herbaceous Perennial

Watering:

Average

Propagation:

Seed Propagation,Division,Cutting

Hardiness Zone:

4 - 8

Flowers:

Pale lilac to white Flowers

Sun:

Full sun,part shade

Growth Rate:

Low

Maintenance:

Low

Drought Tolerant:

Yes

Salt Tolerant:

Yes

Care Level:

Medium

watering

Diamondflowers thrive in moist, well-draining soil and should be watered regularly. During the spring and summer, water this plant deeply about once a week. During colder months, water it less often but still make sure the soil does not dry out completely. Keep an eye on the soil and water when the top layer of soil feels dry to the touch. Over-watering can cause root rot, so make sure the soil has time to dry out between waterings.

sunlight

Diamondflowers (Stenaria nigricans) prefer full sun, meaning they need several hours of direct sunlight per day. The ideal amount of sunlight is 6 to 7 hours per day. Diamondflowers also do well with partial shade, meaning around 4 hours of direct sunlight per day is sufficient. The best time of day for the diamondflowers is during the warmest part of the day, usually between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Additionally, placing your diamondflowers in a south or southeast facing window will ensure they receive sufficient light throughout the day.

pruning

Diamondflowers (Stenaria nigricans) should be pruned as needed from late fall to early spring. Pruning isn't required, but can help keep the plant neat and healthy, and can prevent it from becoming leggy. Cut off any dead, diseased, or damaged stems or leaves, as well as any branch tips that are overcrowded or crossing each other. It is best to prune just above a node, cutting at a 45 degree angle to ensure proper healing. Additionally, the plant can also benefit from an occasional complete renewal pruning, which is done by removing up to half of the longest stems to the ground. Regular pruning can also help to maintain the desired shape and size of the Diamondflower plant.

Season

Fall
Winter
Spring
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Starts Flowering

Diamondflowers typically start flowering in April.

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