How to prune a carnation
Summary: This article discusses the topic of pruning carnations and provides a diagram of pruning methods. Next, the site editor will introduce the topic to our readers.
Every year, when Mother's Day approaches, children present a beautiful, bright carnation to their mothers, representing their sincere feelings and wishes for their parents' health and longevity. Carnations are a very popular and colorful flowering plant that is pleasing to the eye. Many families grow carnations, so how do you prune them during cultivation? Let's talk about the pruning methods for carnations.
【One, Carnation Pruning Methods】
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Many flowering plants have a growth advantage at the top, where the top bud grows first, limiting the growth of lateral buds. If we want to make the plant look lush and increase the number of flowers, we will choose to remove the top. Carnations, which are quite popular, are also pruned in this way.
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For the first topping, it can be done when the plant has grown 8-9 pairs of leaves, leaving only 4-6 pairs of leaves. The second topping should be done when the lateral branches have grown 4 or more pairs of leaves, leaving only 3-4 pairs of leaves. This process continues until the whole carnation has 12-15 lateral branches.
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When the carnation produces flower buds, only the topmost bud of each lateral branch should be left, and the rest can be removed to ensure bright and large flowers, improving the quality and ornamental value of the blooms.
【Two, Post-Flowering Pruning of Carnations】
How to prune carnations
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After the first flowering of the carnation, the flower stem should be cut promptly. This helps the carnation to continue flowering and reduces nutrient loss.
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If you are a beginner and are afraid to prune incorrectly, it's important to know that carnations grow very robustly. Even if pruned poorly, they will grow back slowly. If you do not prune in time, the carnation will become slender and will not bloom normally, losing its ornamental value.
【Three, Post-Flowering Care of Carnations】
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After the carnation flowers fade, let them be exposed to sunlight all day and fertilize once. Since carnations are in high temperatures after flowering, it is necessary to cool and ventilate appropriately. Maintain the optimal growth temperature of carnations at 19-21 degrees Celsius.
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At the end of the carnation flowering period, you can directly pick them and wash them with water to make tea. You can also cut the carnations when they are in full bloom to make dried flowers, as the flowers are very beautiful and have great value for dried flowers.
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The detailed explanation of how to prune carnations and the pruning methods provided by the Green Enthusiast Network are for reference and suggestion only!