White soap dish (Silene alba)

pretty white flowers with heart shaped petals

It is likely that the silene dawn do not find it with this name because now it is called " Silene latiphobia”, A wonderful plant with great physical features. It is an incredibly pretty flower and that has characteristics that captivate even the most incredulous.

We know that today there are many plants around the world. However, not all of them are attractive enough for people, so today we will talk a little about this plant and all the qualities they have at the moment. Take note because you will be surprised.

Features

enlarged image of a white flower with heart-shaped petals

If you are one of the lovers of flowers with large petals, silene dawn you will love it and it is that in these moments its flowers are the most desired for its great beauty. Some call it White Soap Dish, since it has a long shape and ends with small white flowers, the plant having a height of about 50 cm. Many have the belief that it originated in Finland, however it is not. The truth is that it spread very fast and the largest number of species of this plant are found in that country. The white soap dish is greatly affected by cold climates, which is why it is necessary to create a series of strategies to be able to cover it during this time.

It is a very, very pretty flower and has five truly large white petals that are noticeable several meters away. In the center of the petals a kind of crown opens that is linked directly to the main tube of the plant. This species is pollinated during late hours of the night since it is at those times that fragrances are released that are very striking for butterflies.

To see it in its maximum splendor we must observe it in the months of March to September. It is there where after being pollinated the female part of her body swells and it is where we see that kind of capsule. This plant loves humidity, which is why it is very likely to be on the edges of roads, meadows, fields, farms, forests and mountains, anywhere where the climate is cold and with enough humidity.

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His name is said to have an interesting relationship with Sireno, who is the father of Dionysus in Greek. However, it is something that is under discussion because there are no concrete reasons to suspect this. Another important point to indicate is that it has many species all over the planet and all of them have very similar names, since their qualities are obviously almost the same.

This species comes from the family of Caryophylaceae y they are usually herbs or flowers, although they also have some shrubs but to a lesser extent. The main thing is that its leaves are solitary and it is that we can rarely find some leaves that have a partner or companions on their branches.

Caring for the Silene alba

bush with white flowers in the middle of a road

How can you get through this tough stage? The idea is plant it many months before winter reaches its peak and so that when these months come, they can be fully prepared. The good news is that if it does not reach it, it can survive and will barely roast this time, to see it bloom in spring and appreciate all the beauty it has for us.

For all the attributes that this plant has, it has been established all over the world. Apparently she hails from Europe and we can find it in the main countries of the old continent. There are people who claim that they have seen specimen in regions like Alaska and Greenland, so what they say that it grows in multiple lands is true. They have different colors and are very attractive to the public. Definitely that the white soap dish is an amazing plant, being perfect to place it in the garden or terrace of a house.

So if you have the opportunity to get one of them, do it, since you will see how its beautiful flowers will brighten up your garden.


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