Illustration of the steps for cutting carnations

1. Select branches

For cuttings, choose thick and healthy new branches. Start cutting branches about 10 cm in length from below the nodes, cut off the leaves at the bottom, leaving 3-4 pairs of leaves. The cut should be slightly tilted to facilitate rooting and water absorption.

2. Cutting process

First, use chopsticks or other materials to make holes in the soil, place the seedlings out of the holes, and gently press with your fingertips to compact the soil. After completion, water the soil thoroughly and keep it in a cool place until it takes root.

3. Transplanting into pots

It will take about 2 months to take root. Choose perlite with larger particles as the substrate and transplant the seedlings into a suitable pot. You can use wire to shape the branches and carry out normal maintenance.