Carnation nickname
Carnation, also known as lion head carnation, musk carnation, carnation, big flower carnation and Dutch carnation, is a plant of carnation family and carnation genus
Morphological characteristics of Carnation
Carnations are evergreen subshrubs, which are cultivated as perennial perennial flowers. It is widely cultivated because its petals have a sharp edge and fragrant smell. Generally divided into flower bed carnations and flower shop carnations; The stems are tufted, hard, grayish green, swollen nodes, about 50cm high, and the leaves are thick, linear and opposite. The stems and leaves are similar to Chinese carnation and are thick, covered with white powder. The flowers are large, fragrant, solitary, 2-3 in clusters or into cymes; There are four rhombic ovate bracteoles under the calyx, the apex is short and pointed, and the length is about one fourth of the calyx tube; Calyx tube green, five lobed; The petals are irregular, with teeth on the edge, single or double, with red, pink, yellow, white and other colors. The flowering period is from April to September, and the protected cultivation blooms in four seasons
Living habits of carnations
The carnation enjoys good ventilation and dry environment. It has good cold resistance and poor heat resistance. The optimum growth temperature is 14-21 ℃. When the temperature exceeds 27 ℃ or is lower than 14 ℃, the plant grows slowly. It should be planted in calcareous soil rich in humus and well drained. Like fat
Species classification of carnations
There are many varieties of carnations, with various plant characteristics, flower types and colors, and different classification methods
According to flowering habits: one season flowering type and four seasons flowering type
According to the size of flowers: large flower type, small flower type
According to cultivation methods, it can be divided into open field cultivation type (seasonal flowering) and greenhouse cultivation type (continuous flowering)
According to the pruning method of cut flowers: standard type (large flower type, one flower per branch), scattered type (small flower type, one branch and many flowers)
According to different uses: cut flower varieties and potted varieties
According to the form, habit and breeding source, it is divided into eight systems (- - the latest dictionary of horticulture in Japan) flower bed carnation, marigold carnation, cabo carnation and an Fang Dee Nasxiang carnation, giant flower carnation, malmei rosin carnation, regular flower carnation, small flower carnation
According to the design and color: (1) scarlet varieties: the design and color include scarlet, pink and mixed color
(2) Purple varieties: purple flowers
(3) Flesh color varieties: agate, light yellow, yellow, etc
According to the size and number of flowers: it can also be divided into large flower carnation and scattered branch carnation according to the size and number of flowers on the flower stem
The flower language of Carnation
Carnations of different colors have different flower language
White carnations: sweet and lovely, innocent, pure love, gifts that bring good luck to women, pure and pure friendship, my living love, eternal love, faith, elegant love, true feelings and respect
Pink carnation: I will never forget you, beautiful, young, love, wish my mother always young and beautiful; Moving, beautiful, maternal love, female love, I love you warmly
Red carnation: my heart hurts, appreciates, worships, infatuates, family affection, warm love, enthusiasm, injured heart, missing, believing in your love, wishing my mother health and longevity and your health
Yellow carnation: you make me feel disappointed, abandoned, despised, long-term friendship, gratitude to my mother, rejection, taboo, contempt, eternal gratitude, deep friendship
Beige carnation: sad
Crimson carnation: warm love
Pink carnation: I love you
Variegated carnations: refuse your love
Purple carnation: capricious and unpredictable
Striped carnations: No, I can't be with you
Striped carnations: sorry
Function of Carnation
Ornamental function. Carnation is an excellent cut flower variety and recognized flower on Mother's day. It has beautiful color, fragrance and long flowering period. It is suitable for all kinds of flower arrangement needs. It often forms a beautiful bouquet with gladiolus, asparagus, asparagus and ferns. Dwarf varieties can also be used for potted ornamental. Flowers can also extract essence. p>
Carnation tea. Carnations can beautify and beautify the face, calm the mind and quench thirst, clear the heart and eyes, eliminate inflammation and annoyance, generate saliva, moisten the throat, strengthen the stomach and eliminate accumulation. It has obvious curative effect on headache and toothache. Containing all kinds of trace elements needed by human body, it can accelerate blood circulation, promote metabolism, clear the heart and remove dryness, detoxify and nourish the face, regulate endocrine, strengthen the kidney and essence, treat asthenia and fatigue, cough and thirst. Clear liver and cool blood, whiten skin, remove spots and wrinkles. It can improve blood circulation and enhance the metabolism of the body. It has the effects of clearing the heart and removing dryness, detoxifying and nourishing the face, delaying aging, regulating the female endocrine system, tonifying the kidney and supporting the spirit, strengthening the stomach and appetizer, regulating blood lipid and reducing weight. Carnations are suitable for matching when brewing: forget me not, violets, rose king and Chimonanthus