How long does it generally take for carnations to root after cuttings?
Carnation cuttings root in about 2 months. When taking cuttings, choose healthy branches about 10 cm long, use well-aerated soil as the medium, water thoroughly, and place in a shady spot. After 2 months, once they have rooted, pot them up and care for them normally in sunlight. Do this after early spring, keep the temperature at 14-20°C, maintain ample light, and water only when the soil looks dry.
1. Cutting method
Propagating carnations by cuttings involves three steps. First, choose healthy, sturdy new branches and cut a branch about 10 cm long from below a node. Then choose well-aerated soil as the medium for the cuttings, water thoroughly, and place in a shady spot. After about 2 months, once they have rooted, transplant them into pots, give the plants ample sunlight, and care for them normally.
2. Care environment
It is best to take cuttings after early spring, keeping the care temperature at around 14-20°C, which favors rooting and plant growth. In addition, keep them in ample sunlight, water only after the potting soil dries out, and before the flowering period you can apply a diluted light fertilizer of phosphorus and potassium.