How to grow carnations in water? The latest tips explained in one article

The carnation is a flower native to the Mediterranean region, the most widely used in the world, and one of the flower varieties many people like to grow at home. Carnations are mostly grown in pots, but they are actually also a flower variety that can be grown by hydroponics, so how should carnations be grown in water? Below, Qinnong Net will introduce the tips for growing carnations in water.

1. Trimming

The first step in growing carnations in water is to trim them. The main growing period for carnations is from December each year to February of the following year. If grown in water at this time, they can take root in about a month. The specific trimming method is to cut their branches, usually cutting them short 35 mm below a node, with a flat cut and no cracks. Be careful to cut off the leaves at the bottle mouth to ensure there is enough gap between the flower stems for ventilation.

2. Growing in water

Add water until it covers half of the roots; remember to let part of the roots be exposed above the water. If it is a newly grown flower, there are more wounds on the roots and they rot easily, so the water must be changed frequently, and at the same time the bottle and flower roots must be washed clean. If the weather is hot, the amount of oxygen in the water will decrease, its respiration will be faster, and the oxygen will quickly be used up, so the water must be changed even more frequently, preferably every day, until white roots grow in the water, after which the frequency of adding water can be gradually reduced. In addition, if the water evaporates, it should also be added in time. Do not add too much water; likewise, the roots should still be left exposed.

3. Fertilizing

Usually when we grow plants in water we choose nutrient solution, because if fertilizer is applied it will dissolve directly in the water, and if the concentration here is slightly high, the effect on the flower will be especially great. Therefore, the best choice is to use a dedicated nutrient solution, which is convenient and scientific.

4. Light

The carnation is a plant that rather likes light. If the flowers have just grown, be careful not to let them receive strong light. Once they are growing more vigorously, there is no need to worry that strong light will harm them.

5. Temperature

Carnations rather like cool temperatures. If growing them in water, pay attention to the living environment; the minimum should not be lower than 9°C, otherwise the carnations will stop growing. In summer, if the temperature is higher than 35°C, there is a possibility of scorching, so in summer it is best to cool the carnations down, and in winter good warmth retention work should be done.

The above is the relevant knowledge about growing carnations in water. If you want to grow carnations at home, you might as well try the hydroponic method. Compared with traditional methods, hydroponics is cleaner, easier to care for, and more suitable for growing at home.