Sowing method

First of all, the most suitable germination temperature for carnation seeds is 21 ~ 22 ℃, so the time is generally in September. Prepare the soil of the flower pot and water it the day before

Carnation seeds are not big and germination is easy. Soaking seeds can be omitted. Spread the seeds evenly on the basin soil, then cover it with a layer of washed sand and pour a little water (don't pour too much, it has been watered before)

Buds will appear 5 days after sowing, and seedlings can grow in about 10 days. Control the temperature at 10 ~ 20 ℃. When the seedlings grow 4 ~ 5 leaves, they can be transplanted and replanted in September of the next year

Cutting propagation

Cutting is generally carried out in October or February ~ March, and it is recommended to carry out indoor in northern areas

Remove the strong and slightly lignified branches in the middle of the plant, with a length of 6 ~ 9 cm, and insert them into the basin soil. As for flowerpots and soil, there are no special requirements. If vermiculite is added to them, the water retention can be increased. After cutting, control the temperature at 10 ~ 13 ℃ for about 20 days to take root. In the process of cutting, if the indoor temperature and humidity are low, you can put a plastic bag on the flower pot to moisturize

After the seedlings survive, the hearts should be picked in time to promote branching; Apply more fertilizer. Once a week, dilute liquid fertilizer to promote growth and blossom. If properly maintained, it can blossom the next year after cutting

Ramet propagation

Ramet refers to the reproduction of old plants in autumn or early spring

Remove the plants from the pot, take out the soil at the root, and divide the old plants into equal parts by hand, with 2 ~ 3 plants in each cluster. If the roots grow tiller buds and seedlings, they can be broken down for planting

If the plant is divided in early spring, it is mainly watered in summer to ensure that the basin soil is wet without ponding; After September, fertilize and supply water, and basically blossom in October. In addition, it should also be noted that the root system of the newly ramet plant has not been recovered. Do not use thick fertilizer and heavy water. It is easy to burn the root