How to care for potted carnations
Today, the editor will explain how to care for potted carnations and the planting methods and related introductions of green plants and flowers for maintenance. Let's take a look together!
Many people like to use cut flower materials as potted plants, such as gerberas, roses, and other common flowers in flower shops. Not only can they decorate the home environment, but they can also be cut and decorated during holidays, adding a festive atmosphere. Moreover, they can multiply through propagation methods like cutting, turning one into many. Today, I will introduce a type of flower that is often bought in flower shops, called fragrant dianthus. You may be unfamiliar with this name, but it also has a common name, which is carnation.
During Mother's Day or Goddess Festival, carnations are always in high demand, and their prices also rise. If we can grow a few pots at home, we can save this money and it is full of heartfelt feelings. They can be made into fresh cut flowers or dried flowers.
The stems of fragrant dianthus are segmented like small bamboo sticks, usually 20-50 cm tall, so they can be made into bouquets when they bloom. They have a slight fragrance and come in many colors, including solid colors and patterned ones. If you want to give them as gifts, it's best to choose double-petaled fragrant dianthus, which is one of the best-selling flowers in the world.
The blooming period is very long, usually from September to October in autumn and can last until June of the following year. The individual petals are also very long, lasting for several months. Usually, several flowers bloom together, creating a spectacular explosion of blooms. In greenhouse cultivation, they can bloom all year round.
They can also be propagated through cutting. Choose strong side shoots from the middle of the plant, about three or four side shoots on the ground, and when the top flower bud is about 1 cm, you can take the cutting. There is a small trick when taking cuttings: hold the selected branch and pull it down to make the base of the bud with a "node mark," which will increase the survival rate of fragrant dianthus.
How to care for potted carnations
After picking, they should be planted immediately. Do not leave them aside, otherwise, the branches and leaves will wither, and the survival rate will be greatly reduced. Before planting, you can also soak the cuttings in water. The spacing between cuttings should not be too small, leaving adequate space. After planting, you need to cover the pot with water treatment, and the temperature should not be lower than 10 degrees. It will take about two weeks to root.
Fragrant dianthus is a very easy-to-care-for flower. Wild fragrant dianthus is widely distributed, both in the north and south, and has a strong adaptability to the environment. It is relatively cold and heat-resistant, and cultivation is very convenient, almost as easy as green萝 and吊兰, with a very vigorous vitality. Moreover, it blooms in multiple seasons, and the fragrance is not sweet and cloying, making it a rare ornamental plant. Well, that's all for today's introduction. If you want to grow a pot, act quickly now. It's the best time for cutting and sowing. You can see flower buds in autumn, and you can give them away for Mother's Day and Goddess Festival next year.
The above introduction by Green Plant Enthusiast Network on how to care for potted carnations and the specific planting methods and maintenance of carnations are hoped to be liked by everyone!