Carnation

Care snapshot

Fragrant flowering plant valued for cut flowers. It prefers cool conditions, bright sunlight, and well-drained soil. Avoid wet foliage and overcrowding to reduce fungal diseases, and provide support for tall varieties.

Draft seed — not medical or emergency advice. Human review pending.

Growing details

Season

Cool season; protected cultivation may extend production

Time to flowering or harvest

Approximately 100–150 days to flowering

Common pests

Thrips, aphids, spider mites

Common diseases

Fusarium wilt, rust, Botrytis blight