Abstract: Have you ever thought that raising a pot of fragrant carnations at home would feel so good! Carnations are a small freshness in the flower world. They not only have high appearance, but also have a beautiful meaning. They are suitable for others for their own use. So, the question arises, how to grow carnations? Don't worry, let me take you...
Have you ever thought that raising a pot of fragrant carnations at home would feel so good! Carnations are a small freshness in the flower world. They not only have high appearance, but also have a beautiful meaning. They are suitable for others for their own use. So, the question arises, how to grow carnations? Don't worry, let me take you step by step into the world of carnations and plant beautiful flowers that belong to you together! Soil: Carnations '"home"
Carnations are not strict on soil, but not just any soil can be grown. It likes clayey soil with good drainage, rich humus, good fertilizer retention properties and slightly alkaline. Imagine a warm and comfortable nest so that carnations can grow safely. So, when preparing the soil, you can mix garden soil and legular soil to provide nutrients and ensure soil permeability. Watering: The "moisture" of carnations
Carnations are a little girl who is afraid of both waterlogging and drought. Therefore, watering requires skill. During the growing season, keeping the soil moist is the key, but you can't let the soil accumulate water. You can decide the frequency of watering based on the dryness and dryness of the soil, usually watering every 3-5 days. Remember to avoid leaves when watering to avoid disease. Fertilization: Carnation's "nutritious meal"
Carnation is a "foodie" and likes fertile soil. Before planting, you can apply enough organic fertilizer and bone meal to lay a good foundation for it. During the growing period, decomposed thin fertilizer water is applied every 10 days or so, which can not only meet its nutritional needs but not cause fertilizer damage. Illumination: Carnations '"Sunshine Bath" Carnations are sunshine babies and like plenty of sunshine. During the growing season, it is ideal to ensure 6-8 hours of light per day. Of course, when the sun is strong in summer, pay attention to proper shade to avoid sunburn. Pest and insect pests: Although carnations are strong, they can also get sick. Common diseases include calyx rot, rust, gray mold, etc. You can use zineb, carbendazim and other drugs to prevent and control them. As for pests, red spiders and aphids are their "natural enemies". You can kill them with 1000 times of 40% Dimethoate emulsion. Planting Chapter: The "Growth Diary" of Carnations 1. Sowing: If you choose to sow, you can choose to do it in spring and autumn. Sprinkle carnation seeds on the soil surface, cover them with a thin layer of soil, keep the soil moist, and they will germinate in about a week.
2. Transplantation: If you choose to transplant, you can choose to do it in the spring or fall. Dig a pit of the right size, carefully place the carnation seedlings into the pit, cover the soil, and gently pat them solid.
3. Pruning: To promote carnation branching, the top can be removed when the plant is 15-20 cm high. Keep 6-7 lower lateral buds, and then pick them again to finally make the plant have 12-14 lateral branches.
4. Pregnant buds: During buds, only one bud is left at the top of each branch, and all the lower axillary side buds and side buds must be removed. The second removal must be carried out before mid-August.
Planting carnations is not complicated. As long as you master the above points, you can easily grow beautiful carnations. Come and give it a try and make your life full of flowers!