Stock Flower Plants is a species of flowering plant in the cabbage family Brassicaceae. These plants are grown as annuals and are woody at the base and with numerous foliar scars and branches with terminal rosettes of leaves. The fragrant flowers are white, cream yellow, pink, red, purple, or blue in color. The plant is a native of Southern Europe and is also called Matthiola Incana. 

Benefits of Stock Flower Plant

Ornamental Beauty :

The Stock Flower flowering plant comes in many vibrant shades like white, purple, yellow, and pink and will instantly add a pop of color to your home garden.

Attract Pollinators :

The blooms of the Stock Flower plant attract many pollinating insects such as butterflies, bees, and more. Pollination is very important to promote biodiversity.

Low Maintenance :

The flowers are very easy to care for and thrive well in tropical and subtropical countries such as India. However, the plant requires thorough watering and frequent pruning sometimes to help in its healthy growth.

Fragrance :

The flowers of the Stock Flower plants have a long-lingering fragrance and is widely used in floristry arrangements. 

Care Tips for Stock Flower Plant

Watering :

The soil for the Stock Flower plant must be kept moist, especially during the growing season. Water plants consistently, but avoid water-logging.

Light :

The Stock Flower plant loves bright sunlight for at least 6-7 hours a day.

Placement :

Stock Flower is an outdoor plant. It should be kept in an area receiving bright sunlight. 

Fertilization :

To Fertilize - Add nitrogen and phosphorus to the Stock Flower Plant to maintain good plant growth. You can also add dry banana peels as they are a rich source of nitrogen. You can also use Vermicompost every 2 weeks.

Ideal Soil Mix :

Stock Flower plants prefer acidic soil. Use cow dung as part of your soil mix as it will make the soil acidic. The ideal soil mix for this plant should be, Garden Soil (35%) + Cocopeat (30%) + Vermicompost (30%) + Neem Khali (5%)

Pruning :

Keep pruning the Stock Flower plant to encourage flower growth and give it more spread. 

Pest Control :

Aphids, Thrips, and whiteflies are a big problem for the Stock Flower plant. Keep spraying the plant with neem spray every 2 weeks to help with pest control. 

Frequently Asked Questions about Stock Flower Plant

1. What is the Stock Flower Flower in India?

Matthiola Incana is also known as Stock Flower. 

2. Where is the best place to plant Stock Flowers?

The Stock flower loves the sunlight and must be placed in a location where it receives at least 6-7 hours of sunlight. 

3. How often should I water my Stock Flower plant?

Check to see if the topmost layer of the soil is completely dry, and water accordingly.

4. Where can I buy Stock Flower plants? 

Head over to Urvann, India’s favorite online nursery, and browse from their extensive collection of plants.

 5. Can I grow Stock Flower in cold climates?

Stock Flower is an annual plant and thrives with a slight nip in the air. Hence it is a plant of the winter season.

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