How often should carnations be watered?

1. Watering during the seedling stage

After repotting carnations, they will go through a period of seedling growth, and it is not advisable to water them too much at this time. Because its roots have not yet adapted to the new soil, too much water will not be absorbed and the roots will easily rot. Wait until the soil is dry, then water it thoroughly, once every 3-4 days.

2. Watering during the growing season

Carnations need plenty of water during their growing season. At this time, it has a great demand for water, and dry soil will cause it to grow poorly. Generally, you need to water it once every 2-3 days to keep the soil in the pot moist for a long time. But do not water too much, and do not allow water to accumulate in the pot.

3. Watering after fertilization

When fertilizing carnations, do not water them too much to prevent the fertilizer from completely dissolving into the soil and burning the roots. You can choose liquid fertilizer and dilute it with water. When watering, pour water and fertilizer directly into the pot and do not let it drip onto the leaves to avoid damaging them.

4. Watering in winter

Carnations grow slowly in winter and should not be watered too much. When the temperature is too low, it will enter a dormant period. Do not water it at this time, otherwise the roots will easily be frozen. If it is too dry, you can spray water with a spray bottle.