Cultivation methods and precautions of Carnation

Carnation is very easy to grow. It can survive freezing to death even at -20 degrees Celsius, and it is not picky about the soil and is not afraid of being stepped on. It blooms 200 days a year and has always been known as a hardy flower. It can be used as a ground cover plant and is basically not afraid of being stepped on, at least it is not delicate.

How to grow dianthus

The soil required for caring for dianthus should be fertile and loose with good permeability. It can be prepared by mixing leaf mold, garden soil, and river sand. Dianthus likes light, so it can be cared for in full sun, with appropriate shade in summer. It has a strong adaptability to temperature and can be grown outdoors all year round. In northern regions, it needs to be cared for indoors in winter.

1. Suitable soil:

When cultivating dianthus, be sure to provide soil suitable for growth, which should be fertile, loose, breathable, and well-drained. When preparing the soil, you can mix leaf mold, garden soil, and river sand, and mix in a small amount of bone meal as base fertilizer. After preparation, expose it to strong light for disinfection. When cultivating, pay attention to loosening the soil to keep the soil permeable.

2. Adequate lighting:

Sufficient sunlight is necessary for its growth. If there is insufficient sunlight in the growing environment, it may lead to poor growth and difficulty in flowering normally. Pay attention to shading in summer and avoid direct strong sunlight to prevent the leaves from being burned, yellowed, and scorched.

3. Maintain temperature:

Carnations have a strong adaptability to temperature, but when the temperature drops in winter, people in northern regions should pay attention to keeping them warm and move them indoors for maintenance to avoid frostbite.

Matters Needing Attention in Caring for Dianthus

When caring for dianthus, you must pay attention to the fact that it blooms frequently, so you must pay attention to regular pruning, cut off the remaining flowers in time, accumulate nutrients to promote later growth, and control the amount of water each time you water it. Be sure to avoid water accumulation caused by large amounts of watering. During the growth period, you must pay attention to applying thin fertilizers frequently to meet nutritional needs, and apply more phosphorus and potassium fertilizers before flowering.