How to keep the latest carnations in winter

Carnation is a very common variety of flowers in our daily life, and it is also the best-selling flower variety in the world. People familiar with this kind of flower all know that its flowering period is relatively long. Usually, the flowering period of natural growth can last from April to September, that is, carnations bloom almost soon after spring, so it is particularly important to maintain them in winter. So how should we preserve the winter carnations?

I. Lighting

The carnation is a kind of plant that likes the light, and it can enjoy the light in winter, because the light intensity in winter is not great, so you don't have to worry about the scorching sun affecting the carnation. If you encounter a day without the sun, you can use fluorescent lamps as a substitute, of course, it doesn't matter.

Second, temperature

Carnations can tolerate low temperatures, but if the temperature is lower than 9 ℃, the growth of carnations will be inhibited. So in winter, we'd better use a certain method to raise the temperature, if not, we can also use a membrane to cover it, or send it directly to the greenhouse.

Third, moisture

We must pay attention to the amount of watering carnations in winter, and remember not to let the pots produce stagnant water, otherwise the roots will rot in the water. Of course, drip irrigation can also be adopted if there are conditions, so that it is not easy to pour too much water.

IV. Fertilization

In winter, carnations can be fertilized every half a month, and there are a variety of fertilizer choices. Some of our common thin urea water or ash of burned grass can provide nutrients for it. But don't apply too much fertilizer, just light fertilizer.

5. Insect pests

Generally speaking, winter diseases and insect pests will be greatly reduced due to lower temperature, but we had better do a good job in prevention and control work, for example, leaf spot disease that we are familiar with may appear in winter, use fungicides on carnations every other week or half a month, and pay attention to dryness in peacetime maintenance.

These are some of the key points for the maintenance of carnations in winter. Carnations prefer fertile soil, but they also have good water permeability and ventilation. Carnations usually open before Mother's Day, which is also a good gift for mothers.