How to prune carnations?

Carnation is a flower plant that everyone likes very much. Its colorful colors are very pleasing to the eye. Many families are breeding carnations, because carnations are beautiful, and they have a long flowering period and a large amount of flowers, which are very ornamental. So how to prune carnations in farming? Let's talk about the pruning method of carnations.

How to prune carnations?

1. Pruning at seedling stage: Carnations need pruning at seedling stage. When its seedlings have 8-9 pairs of leaves, we need to do the first pruning to keep 4-6 pairs of leaves, and then do the second pruning after the lateral branches grow out. Through this pruning method, plants can flourish and the number of flowers will increase.

2. Pruning in bud stage: Carnations also need pruning in bud stage. 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. Pruning 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.

4. Daily pruning: In the daily maintenance of carnations, it is necessary to prune branches and leaves regularly, such as some twigs, withered old branches and dense branches, which will affect the ventilation and light transmission of plants and is not conducive to the healthy growth of plants, so it is necessary to cut them off in time to make carnations more robust and beautiful.