What are the care methods for carnations?
Let's talk about the care methods for carnations and the green plant flowers related to planting and precautions. Next, the site editor will introduce to the netizens.
For potted carnations, it is necessary to provide shade during regular maintenance, as the plant cannot tolerate direct strong sunlight. Watering should follow the principle of watering thoroughly when dry, and it is best to use a high pot with a large diameter. Let's take a look at the specific breeding methods and precautions for carnations.
I. Breeding Methods
1. Lighting
Some flower friends may find that the plant has withered leaves during the breeding process, which is mainly due to excessive lighting. Generally, providing the plant with 6-8 hours of natural light per day is sufficient.
2. Watering
Watering should follow the principle of watering thoroughly when dry. The plant cannot tolerate waterlogging, which can lead to root rot. It can be watered more during the growing period, and water should be controlled at other times, keeping the soil moist.
3. Fertilizing
The plant needs to be fertilized during the growing period, generally applying mature organic fertilizer once every 10 days, preferably with thin fertilizer water. Apply a thin fertilizer after flowering. Stop fertilizing in summer.
4. Propagation
Carnations can be propagated by cutting, except for the hot summer, it can be done at any other time. The highest survival rate is achieved by cutting in February.
II. Precautions
1. Pruning
If you want the plant to bloom more, you need to let it grow more branches. The method is to pinch the top when the plant grows to 15-20 centimeters, and when the lower side buds reach 6-7, pinch again to eventually promote 12-14 side buds. Then, perform the second pinching in mid-August. After the first flowering, cut the flower stem, leaving two buds on each branch.
2. Disease Prevention and Control
Common diseases of potted carnations include leaf spot, viral disease, and wilt. When the disease occurs, you can buy the corresponding chemical agents for prevention and treatment. Also, make sure to remove waterlogging, maintain ventilation and lighting, and improve the plant's growing environment.
Do you understand the detailed introduction of the care methods for carnations and the planting and precautions shared above?