First of all, prepare a container for water for carnations, and it is best to choose a narrow-caliber bottle. In fact, the finished mineral water bottle is more suitable, but it should be soaked and cleaned with disinfectant before use to prevent plants from being infected with germs.

2. Select a branch

Select healthy and disease-free branches from carnation plants, cut them flat, wash them with clear water, and put them in a bottle for hydroponics after the incision is air-dried. It should be noted that the incision must be smooth and crack-free, and all the leaves at the lower end of the branches should be cut off, only the leaves above the bottle mouth need to be kept.

Step 3 insert into the bottle

Inject two-thirds of the water into the sterilized mineral water bottle and insert the prepared branches into the bottle. In hot weather, you should drink water frequently. Generally speaking, you should change the water every two days. In summer, besides changing water, you should be diligent. In other seasons, water can be changed once every half a month or so. It is best to raise carnations without running water, but with pure water or rain or pollution-free river water.

4. Plenty of light

Carnations like long hours of sunshine, even hydroponics is no exception. How to raise carnations in water? As long as it is not too hot, carnations can be kept outdoors, and sufficient light is also conducive to the rooting of branches and the germination of side branches. #p# Subtitle #e#

5. add VC or vinegar to the water.

Generally speaking, it takes about a month for carnations to take root. However, in different months, the time for carnations to take root in water will be different. Generally, it takes root slowly in winter and takes root in summer. If you want carnations to take root quickly, you can add a few drops of vinegar to the bottle, or a piece of VC can promote plants to take root.