1, pruning at seedling stage
Carnations need pruning at seedling stage. When its seedlings have 8-9 pairs of leaves, it needs to be pruned for the first time to keep 4-6 pairs of leaves, and then it needs to be pruned for the second time after the lateral branches grow out. Through this pruning method, plants can flourish and the number of flowers will increase.
2. Prune the buds during pregnancy
Carnations need pruning when they are pregnant in bud. At this time, we need to cut off the buds sprouting in the leaf axils below the top, so that only one bud at the top is kept in each branch, which can concentrate the nutrients of the plant, which is beneficial to its large flowers, bright colors and higher ornamental value.
3. Prune after flowering
Carnations also need pruning after flowering. At this time, it is necessary to cut off the residual flowers and pedicels. If there are dead branches and leaves, they need to be cut off, so that only two buds are left at the base of each branch, which can avoid the consumption of excess nutrients and is conducive to its next flowering.
Step 4 prune every day
In the daily maintenance process of carnations, branches and leaves need to be pruned regularly, such as some twigs, withered old branches and dense branches, which will affect the ventilation and light transmission of plants and adversely affect the healthy growth of dry plants, so it is necessary to cut them off in time so that carnations can be more robust and beautiful.
The implication of carnations of different colors:
1, pink carnation
The flower language of pink carnation is always young and beautiful, indicating love and blessing for mother and never forgetting you. It can be used to express affection for the person you like.
2. White carnation
The heart of white carnation is my eternal love, sincerity and purity. It also expresses sweet and lovely, naive and pure love, pure friendship, sincerity and respect.
3. crimson carnation
The nickname of scarlet carnation is carnation, which is carnation. It is also very suitable for sending mothers, elders, lovers and lovers. The flower language of crimson carnation is warm love, deep love and care.