Carnations are beautiful flowers that will last up to the frost with minimal care. Read on to learn how to add them to your garden.
1Cut stem tips from a healthy carnation plant. Ideally, the tips should have 2-3 leaf nodes. Remove the stem immediately below a leaf node. Cut off the leaves from the bottom half of the stem tips.
2Fill a planting container with coarse sand. Moisten it thoroughly. Repeat the same for each stem.
3Push the stem tip about 1/3-1/2 of the way into the sand. Cut off any leaves that touch the sand.
4Place the container in a spot where it will receive even, indirect sunlight. Use a spray bottle everyday to keep the sand moist.
5Use a trowel to loosen the cutting from the sand one month after it grows roots. Move it to a container with potting soil or a sunny garden spot.
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- Do not over water your plant. With the exception of extremely dry climates, once a week should be enough.
- Make sure that there is good air circulation around the stems of your carnation plants.
- Carnations should receive 4-5 hours of sunlight a day
- For best results, use soil with a pH of approximately 6.75
- Do not mulch your carnation plants.
- Always be sure to water the plant and take care of it for lovely beautiful flowers.
- Remember to take off the wild plants grown in between the plants.