Carnation pictures (introduction to morphological characteristics and maintenance methods)

1. Morphological characteristics

1. Stem: The stem of carnation is relatively upright, and the base is woody, with sparse branches above.

2. Leaves: The leaves of carnation are between 4 and 14 cm long, 2 to 4 cm wide, and are mostly linear-lanceolate in shape.

3. Flowers: Carnations usually bloom from May to August. The flowers are usually solitary at the ends of branches, have a certain fragrance, and the petals are obovate, with colors such as pink, purple and white.

2. Maintenance methods

1. Soil: Carnations grow best in loose and breathable soil. It would be even better if the soil has the ability to retain fertilizer and water. Soil that is too sticky is not conducive to its development.

2. Light: Carnations need to be exposed to light for a long time. The longer the light exposure time, the more it can promote flowering, and it is not afraid of excessive exposure to the sun.

3. Watering: Carnations should not be watered too much. Generally, you can water them a little more during the growing season and summer, and you can also add some water during the flowering period. Usually keep the soil at a certain humidity, but not too wet.

4. Fertilization: When planting carnations, base fertilizer should be applied in the potting soil. During the growing period, cake fertilizer water or compound fertilizer should be applied once a week to ensure that the plants grow as quickly as possible.

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