What do I do?
This is the second carnation which has done this to me, what am I doing wrong? #BorderCarnation
4” pot with drainage
Last watered 4 years ago
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Best Answer
Do you water overhead or directly into the soil? It looks like the top of the plant is wet, which can cause issues with uneven distribution of water, drainage issues, etc.
To me, it looks like it has been overwatered (I’d have to save several of carnations from my bf’s grandma since she’s notorious for watering everyday…).
I would repot in a Terracotta pot (it says you have plastic) and let the plant dry out until its next watering. I would also trim back the foliage that looks dried/burnt, they will not come back. Excessive watering may cause leaves to turn yellow and flowers to droop or fall off altogether.
To me, it looks like it has been overwatered (I’d have to save several of carnations from my bf’s grandma since she’s notorious for watering everyday…).
I would repot in a Terracotta pot (it says you have plastic) and let the plant dry out until its next watering. I would also trim back the foliage that looks dried/burnt, they will not come back. Excessive watering may cause leaves to turn yellow and flowers to droop or fall off altogether.
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