What are the seed planting methods of Carnation (also known as Carnation) in the United States? What's the difference between carnation and Chinese carnation? Winter tolerance

American carnation, also known as Phyllostachys pubescens, is a perennial herb of the family Caryophyllaceae, which can be used in flower beds, flower borders, flower beds or potted plants, as well as rock gardens and lawn edges. So do you know what are the methods of planting carnation seeds in the United States? What's the difference between carnation and Chinese carnation? Is it hardy in winter? When will it blossom? According to Baidu encyclopedia, the flower and fruit period of carnation in the United States is from May to October every year.

Seed planting methods of Carnation in the United States

1. Harvest

After the flowers fall, we can begin to collect seeds. After harvesting, we usually don't plant them immediately. We soak them in water for two days beforehand. After soaking, we fish out the seeds and mix them with sand. Then we can proceed to the next step.

2. Time

If planting, it is usually done in September, but if you are planting in the north, it is best not to be too late. Generally, it is best to choose between August and September, so that when it grows up, there will be a lot of branches in order to produce more flowers. But if you grow in the south, there is no time limit, as long as you keep the temperature between 5 and 22 degrees Celsius.

3. Sowing seeds

We sprinkle the seeds mixed with sand on the seedbed or on the ground where they need to be sown, and then cover them with a thin layer of soil to better keep the seeds warm. After that, it can be watered. When it is watered, it must be fully watered and kept at the right temperature. After about five days, its seeds will begin to sprout.

4. Maintenance

After the seeds sprout, after 10 days or so will grow seedlings, then we have to control the temperature, generally the most suitable temperature for seedling growth is between 10 and 20 degrees, so that seedlings can grow better. When the seedlings grow out of 4 to 5 leaves, we can begin to transplant it, after the transplant, until next spring these seedlings will blossom. In addition, if you choose to plant it in the open air, or if you plant it in the pot from November to December, it will not be so early if you want to transplant it. You must wait until April of next year to start the transplant.

What's the difference between American carnation and Chinese carnation?

1. Different ecological habits.

Chinese carnation is a perennial herb with strong cold tolerance and can survive the winter naked on the ground. it needs to use calcareous soil with good drainage.

American carnation is a perennial perennial herb with general cold tolerance but strong adaptability to soil.

2. Different stems

The stems of Chinese carnation are tufted, erect and smooth.

The stem of American carnation grows erect and has four ribs. Compared with Chinese carnation, the internodes of American carnation are longer and stronger.

3. Different leaves

The leaves of Chinese carnation are linear-lanceolate, with sharp ends and clasping stems at the roots.

The leaves of American carnation are broad-lanceolate, oblong-lanceolate, or relatively narrow oval.

4. Different flowers

The flowers of Chinese carnation are solitary, opposite or clustered at the tip, with a stem length of about 2-3 cm and a florescence of 4-5 months.

The flowers of American carnation are small and numerous, with short peduncles, which gather together to form a head, and the florescence is from May to July.

Is the American carnation hardy in winter?

Carnation is a kind of perennial herb with strong vitality, which can survive the winter naturally and can be used for large-scale landscape greening. The idea of planting surrounding trees you mentioned is good, but the deficiency is that it is not a shade-tolerant plant and does not grow strong under the trees.

Time: 2019-03-18 Click: