How to Plant Carnations

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Cut stem tips from a healthy carnation plant.

   Ideally, the tips should have 2-3 leaf nodes.
   
   Remove the stem immediately below a leaf node.
   
   Cut off the leaves from the bottom half of the stem tips. , Moisten it thoroughly.
   
   Repeat the same for each stem. , Cut off any leaves that touch the sand. , Use a spray bottle everyday to keep the sand moist. , Move it to a container with potting soil or a sunny garden spot.
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   Step 2: Fill a planting container with coarse sand.

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   Step 3: Push the stem tip about 1/3-1/2 of the way into the sand.

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   Step 4: Place the container in a spot where it will receive even

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   Step 5: indirect sunlight.

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   Step 6: Use a trowel to loosen the cutting from the sand one month after it grows roots.

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