Can carnations be propagated by cutting?
Today's life tip is about whether carnations can be propagated by cutting and the topic of flowers and plants, including the time and method of cutting carnations. Next, the editor will introduce this topic.
Today, let me introduce a flower that everyone knows - carnations. When Mother's Day comes, our first choice for buying flowers for our moms is carnations, as they represent the great and immortal love of a mother. But do you know that this flower is not only available in flower shops, but you can also grow it yourself, and it's very easy to grow, just by planting a cutting and it will survive. Are you aware of this?
Not all flowers can only be bought in flower shops. We can also propagate them by cutting. Moreover, growing your own flowers may give you a greater sense of accomplishment! Imagine how fulfilling it would be to give your mom a flower you've cultivated yourself on Mother's Day. So let's see how to do it.
Step One
If we want to propagate carnations, we first need carnation branches. If it's not convenient to get them, we can ask the owner of a flower shop for some. To ensure success, don't just get one carnation branch with a mindset of guaranteed success. The more cuttings you plant, the higher the survival rate will be, isn't that right?
Step Two
After obtaining the branches, we need to select them. When choosing branches, be sure to select those that contain nutrients. So, what kind of branches have a high nutrient content? Those that look sturdy and have no flowers on them. When cutting the branches, you should break them off from the small nodes, which is the side branch part of the carnation. This is because only this part has a higher survival rate. Some friends always say that cuttings never succeed, and I think the reason must be here.
Can carnations be propagated by cutting?
Step Three
After obtaining the branches, we need to treat them. How should we treat the branches? First, we need to soak the branches in a sterilizing solution for 30 minutes. After the sterilization is complete, we can take the branches out and plant them in sandy soil. We must keep the sandy soil moist. If the soil dries out, water it immediately, and then wait for the carnations to sprout!
Step Four
Carnations are fond of long-daylight, even when hydroponically grown. Therefore, we need to provide them with the best environment for growth, allowing them to grow well in a favorable environment. So we can place them outdoors for sufficient sunlight.
If you follow the cutting method provided by the editor and finish propagating, don't neglect the carnations afterward. Post-propagation care is also very important. Don't forget to water and fertilize the carnations and always observe the condition of the leaves. Fertilizing should not be too frequent, once every two weeks is fine. As for watering, if the soil hardens, it's time to water. To make the carnations grow better, if they produce many flower branches, we should cut some of them appropriately because too dense flower branches can affect nutrient absorption.
Carnations do not have very high growth requirements, so everyone can try propagating them. I believe the meaning of carnations cannot surpass the effort put into them. So after we've cultivated carnations, we can give this sincere sentiment to our moms on Mother's Day.
That's all for whether carnations can be propagated by cutting and the full content of the time and method of cutting carnations. I hope it's helpful to plant enthusiasts!