The carnation is a genus of the family Caryophyllaceae, native of temperate areas of the globe.
The scientific name comes from greek and means 'flower of the gods'.
Land : medium consistency, also limestone, full of organic matter and mineral fertilizers.
Exposure: full sun in the garden and terrace.
Growing : Autumn is multiplied by rooting in the sand taken from the lower side shoots from flower stalks, can also be done in the spring at home or on the terrace. Trim the cuttings take root once they became permanently established, fertilize often with granular or liquid fertilizer to bloom. In the second year before making a vigorous pruning of vegetation. Flowering occurs from autumn to spring in warm climates, cold climates during the summer.
Temperature: The minimum temperature below which you should not go down by 4 ° C to 9 ° C, depending on the species, the ideal temperature has fluctuated between 10 ° C. and 20 ° C.
Repotting: In spring, when necessary
Pruning: Remove faded flowers and damaged parts
Pruning: Remove faded flowers and damaged parts
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