Six points for attention on how to raise carnations

How to raise carnations? Carnation, known as the "mother's flower", although not amazing, but can give people a warm feeling, insipid with perseverance. In fact, it is not difficult to grow carnations, but if you want carnations to grow healthily, you still need to know some planting skills.

In order to grow carnations well, there are indeed some tips in their cultivation methods.

1. Potted carnations should know how to choose pots. Potted carnations should choose a high tube basin with larger inner diameter, and the base fertilizer containing potassium, calcium, nitrogen and phosphorus should be applied to the bottom of the basin first.

2. To prevent carnation leaves from withering, it is necessary to control light and temperature. Some flower friends react to the phenomenon of leaf withering in the process of planting. This problem is mainly caused by uncontrolled temperature and light conditions. It is easy to cause wilt symptoms when the temperature is higher than 30 degrees. The most suitable environmental temperature for the growth of carnations is 13-25 degrees, and the light conditions are controlled at 6-8 hours a day. It can ensure the normal growth of potted carnations. A preference for bright lights is an important feature of carnations. Whether indoor, potted over summer or greenhouse to promote cultivation, all need sufficient light, should be placed in the sunny position of direct light.

3. Avoid rotten roots of carnations and master the principle of watering. Excessive watering can easily lead to root rot, so it is necessary to grasp the number of watering times. Avoid stagnant water. Pay attention to loosening the soil and drainage in the rainy season. Except for timely watering during the growing and blooming season. Usually less watering, in order to keep the soil moist. If there are conditions, it is appropriate to keep the air wettability at about 75%. Carnation watering principle: the basin table is not dry, do not water, water is thoroughly watered, avoid waterlogging.

4. If you want carnations to grow healthily, pay attention to fertilizing. Attention should be paid to the selection of clayey soil with good drainage, rich humus, good fertilizer retention and slightly alkaline. During the growth period, liquid fertilizer should be applied continuously, generally applying mature thin fertilizer and water every 10 days or so. Fertilization is prohibited during the high temperature period in summer, otherwise it is easy to wither and die.

5. Learn the method of branching if you want more branches and flowers of carnations. In order to promote its branching, the top was removed when the plant height was 15-20 cm. Generally retain 6-7 lateral buds in the lower part, then pick the heart again later, and finally make the plant have 12-14 lateral branches. When pregnant buds, only one bud is left at the top of each branch, and all the lower axillary lateral buds and lateral buds should be removed. The second picking must be carried out before the middle of August. Cut off the pedicel in time after the first flowering, leaving only two buds at the base of each branch. After picking the heart again and again, it can make the plant shape beautiful and the flowers colorful.

6. To improve the reproduction survival rate of carnations, choose the right breeding method: carnations are the most suitable for cutting propagation. The planting time is unlimited, and it can reproduce in all seasons except in the too hot climate. Among them, the survival rate was the highest in the first ten days of February.

I believe that after reading the above introduction, I have a better idea of how to nourish the heart of carnations. You might as well try the above tricks to see if the carnations at home are more beautiful than ever.