How to Propagate and Cultivate Carnations
This article brings you topics related to the propagation and cultivation of carnations and the care knowledge of carnation flowers, with the following detailed introduction.
1.1 Other Names of Carnations
Carnation, Clove Pink
1.2 Key Points for Carnation Care
Perennial herbaceous plant. Cool and slightly dry in summer, warm and sunny in winter. Not cold-resistant, afraid of high temperatures and rain. The optimal growth temperature is 14-21℃, slow growth and no flowering at low temperatures; fast growth and small flowers at high temperatures. Large daily temperature differences can easily cause flower buds to crack; high temperature and humidity can easily lead to diseases. Potting soil should be a mixture of decomposed leaf soil, cultivation soil, and sand. After the seedlings are planted for 3 weeks, pinch the top to promote the growth of lateral branches. Keep the potting soil moist during the growing period and fertilize every 2 weeks. When the lateral branches reach 15 cm, spray the leaves with a 0.25% B9 solution. Remove buds and leave only one flower at the top. Control wilt disease and red spider damage.
1.3 Propagation of Carnations
Propagation by cutting in early autumn or late winter; indoor pot sowing in autumn or early spring, with an optimal germination temperature of 18-20℃, seeds will germinate in about 1 week.
The above introduces the complete content on how to propagate and cultivate carnations and the care knowledge related to carnations for your comprehensive understanding and reference!