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Botanical name of Carnation

Dianthus caryophyllus

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Family of Carnation

Caryophyllaceae

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Origin of Carnation

France (Europe)

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Chromosome number of Carnation

2n=30

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Carnation is also called as

Clove pink,

Divine flower,

Grenadine

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White Carnation flowers signifies

Deep sorrow,

Symbol of death/sadness,

Respect

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For cut flowers, Carnation is multiplied through

Cuttings

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Inorganic fertilizer requirement for Carnation flower cultivation is

400 N: 200 K: 100 P kg/ha

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Dianthus chinensis & Dianthus barbatus are multiplied by

Seeds

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Seed rate requirement of Carnation 

400-500 g/ha

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Removal of unwanted weak shoots in Carnation is called as

Deshooting

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Providing proper support to Carnation plants to avoid bending is called as

Staking

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Breaking out tip of budding & encouraging growth of side shoots is called as

Pinching

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Carnation plant is a

Long day plant

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Carnation plant grows well in

Cool seasons

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Optimum temperature requirement for Carnation plant cultivation is

10-20 °C

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Pinching in Carnation is usually done at

6-7 pair leaf stage

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Single pinching is done at

Below 6^th node

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Single pinching helps in

Early cropping

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Double pinching helps in

Delay in flowering

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Average flower yield per plant

70-100 flowers

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Average flower yield per square meter

400-500 flowers/sq.m

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Most popular varieties of Border carnation

Madonna,

King cup

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Most popular varieties of Perpetual flowering carnation

William sim,

Arthur sim,

All woods crimson,

Canadian Pink

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Most popular varieties of Marguerite / Chabud carnation

Nero,

Aurora,

Marie,

Marguerite white

Carnation insect pest and diseases are posted in Entomology and Pathology Section