How to care for carnations during their blooming period
A comprehensive guide on how to care for carnations during their blooming period and the cultivation techniques of green plants and flowers, next, our editor will introduce.
During the blooming period, we need to provide it with a growth condition of 14-21°C, soil with high drainability, and sufficient water. During this period, we can increase the application of P and K fertilizers, reduce the application of N fertilizers, and promptly prune the weak and diseased branches.
1. Blooming Period
Firstly, understand its blooming period to prepare for its flowering in time. The blooming period of carnations is generally from April to September. Potted carnations take about two to three months from flowering to complete wilting. If the lighting conditions differ significantly, the blooming period will also change.
2. Care Methods
(1) Temperature: It prefers sufficient sunlight and good ventilation growth conditions, with the most suitable growth temperature ranging from 14 to 21 degrees Celsius. If the room temperature is higher than 27 degrees Celsius or lower than 14 degrees Celsius, it can lead to slow growth, etc.
(2) Soil: It is best to use soil with good fertilizer retention and drainability. If the soil contains a large amount of humus, it will promote its growth. You can mix in coarse organic matter accounting for 30% to 40% of the volume in the soil, or use peat to cultivate it, but some perlite should be mixed in.
(3) Fertilizer: Generally, the soil used for planting it needs to be appropriately fertilized with a base fertilizer. If there is no base fertilizer, the fertilizer amount should be increased during normal times. The fertilizers used are mostly phosphorus and potassium fertilizers, with nitrogen fertilizers used as little as possible, controlling the frequency to once every one to ten days. Be careful not to洒 the fertilizer on the leaves when fertilizing, and immerse the fertilizer into the soil around the plant's roots.
(4) Watering: Water the flowerpot every day, and it's best to place a container larger than the flowerpot under it to collect excess water after watering. A little more water can be given during flowering.
(5) Pruning: Too many flower branches, with the stem staying in a humid and sunless state for a long time, can easily cause the plant to get sick. Therefore, it is necessary to properly comb the flower branches and remove the yellowing leaves and weak branches to prevent the plant from getting sick.
The above introduction on how to care for carnations during their blooming period and the specific cultivation techniques of carnations, hoping to bring some flower knowledge to green plant enthusiasts.