How to prune multi-headed carnations

Pruning time for multi-headed carnations

When pruning multi-headed carnations, it is usually done in spring or autumn, because the temperature in summer is not very suitable for its growth, and the climate in spring is more suitable for growth, and the wounds after pruning are easier to heal.

Pruning of multi-headed carnations

If multi-headed carnations are grown in water, the leaves at the bottom need to be cut off, and they should be cut obliquely so that they can absorb water better. When grown in soil, some dead branches need to be cut off during the growth period, and the dead flowers need to be cut off in time after flowering to avoid consuming too much nutrients.

When multi-headed carnations grow flower buds, they need to be pruned in time. Generally, only the front flower buds of each side branch need to be retained, and the rest need to be cut off in time. This will be more conducive to its flowering and the quality of the flowers will be improved.

Multi-headed carnations grow faster when pruned

The top of a multi-headed carnation has an advantage. The buds at the top will grow first, thus limiting the growth of the side buds. Therefore, in order to make the plant more lush and increase the number of flowers, people will choose to remove the top.

Pruning of multi-headed carnations

After the multi-headed carnation blooms for the first time, the pedicels need to be cut off in time. This can reduce the consumption of nutrients and allow it to continue blooming.

Precautions for pruning multi-headed carnations

You need to be careful when pruning multi-headed carnations. When using them as flower arrangements, you need to pay attention to keeping them fresh and making sure the branches absorb water. You need to make slanting cuts at the roots to increase the water absorption area and allow them to absorb more water.