CARNATION DESCRIPTION
Carnation or Dianthus caryophyllus
is a short-lived perennial flowering plant that comes in various colors such as
white, pink, and red. The plant produces bright flowers with a double layer of
soft and silky petals. Carnation flowers are popular as cut flowers, and people
like brewed tea made from dried flowers. You can also grow carnations from
seeds indoors or outdoors in a sunny location. To plant carnation flowers, buy
the best quality Carnation Mix (Dianthus Caryophilous) Seeds Online at the best
price from www.storeflix.in and add
colors to your garden.
Product Detail
- Seed Quantity: 50 Seeds
- Where to grow: Balcony or terrace garden
- Best Sowing Season: Spring (February – March) or Autumn
(September – November)
- Sowing method: Direct or Seedling transplant
- Germination temperature: 18-23°C
- Germination time: 7 to 14 days
- Blooming time: Late spring to summer (March to June)
What
size grow bag is best for Carnation?
When
To Sow Carnation Flower Seeds
Carnation plant prefers a mild
climate to grow, neither too hot nor too cold. Sow the carnation seeds in
Spring (February – March) or Autumn (September – November). You can also start
carnation seeds indoors in winter.
How
To Grow Carnation Flower
Carnation grows well both by direct
sowing or seedling transplanting method. Sow the seeds when the soil
temperature is 18-23°C for faster germination. You can use a pot or grow bag
at least 9 to 15 inches wide and deep for planting carnations.
Carnation
Mix Seeds Sowing Method
Take a seedling tray
and fill it with a potting mix,
you can also make your own potting mix by mixing 20% cocopeat,
30% vermicompost, 30% normal soil, and 20% sand. Sprinkle the carnation seeds
in the soil and cover the seeds with a thin layer of soil. Place the seedling
tray in a sunny spot. Water the soil gently through a watering can.
and keep them moist until germination; carnation seeds can germinate in about 7
to 14 days.
After seed germination when
carnation seedlings have a few true leaves, you can transplant them into final
pots or grow bags. Remember, plant only 1-2 seedlings in each 9 inches pot for
healthy growth. Keep the soil moist and place the pot in partial sunlight for a
few days after transplanting to protect the seedling from transplant shock.
After 3 days, keep the pot in full sunlight.
Carnation
Fertilizers Requirement
- Add organic fertilizer (Vermicompost or Cow manure) to the carnation plant during planting.
- Further, apply a liquid potash-rich
fertilizer every 4-8 weeks to promote
flowering. You can use this in late spring.
Carnation
Flowers Care Tips
Soil – Use good-drained, fertile, alkaline soil to plant
carnations.
Water – Carnation plants are drought tolerant but usually, they need
regular watering when flower buds are forming and during summers. Water the
soil at the base of the plant and do not overwater the soil.
Sunlight – Carnation can grow in full sunlight or partial shade but for
best results, place the pot in an area that receives full sunlight in the
morning and some partial shade during the afternoon.
Temperature – Carnation flower plants grow best in temperatures between
10-24°C.
Common pests and diseases – Pests such as Aphids, thrips, and caterpillars inhibit the
growth of the carnation plants. You can use neem oil on
the plant to eliminate these insects. In addition, some fungal diseases form on
leaves, so it is best to cut off infected leaves to avoid spreading these
fungal diseases.
When
Do Carnations Bloom?
- Dianthus or carnation blooms from late spring to summer
(March to June). But the fact is that most carnations do not bloom in
their first year, they produce flowers in the second year.
- Once the carnations begin to flower, you can cut them
and place them in a vase of water, the carnations can stay fresh for 2-3
weeks.
- The flowers are toxic to dogs and cats, so keep the
flower away from them.
Carnations
Special Features
- Common name – Carnation, clove pink, flower of the gods
- Scientific name – Dianthus caryophyllus
- Height – 12 to 31 inches
- Level of growing – Moderate
- Companion planting – Portulaca, Alyssum, Dusty Miller
FAQ
How
do you keep carnations blooming?
Deadheading is essential for
carnation flowering plants; it will keep the plant healthy and encourage more
blooms and will help extend the blooming season.
Why
are my carnation plants dying?
The main reason why carnation plants
die is excessive water in the soil, if you are facing this problem then do not
overwater and use soil with good drainage.
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