Light: Choose low or indirect light at first. Young plants do not like direct sunlight. As they grow, they can benefit from more light.
Humidity: Carnation trees love a humid atmosphere. If the indoor air is dry, a water spray or a tray of water near the pot will work wonders.
Soil: Choose a deep, light soil, rich in organic matter and slightly acidic (pH between 5.5 and 6.5). A mixture of potting soil, coconut fiber and fine sand will be ideal.
Finding the right seeds (and avoiding the classic mistake)
Note: Dried cloves purchased commercially will not germinate. To grow cloves, you need fresh seeds, extracted directly from the fruit of the clove tree.
You have two options:
Buy your seeds from a supplier specializing in tropical plants.
Or pick the fresh fruit from an existing clove tree (if you are lucky enough to have one!) and use them immediately: their germination capacity lasts only a few days.
Germination stages
Prepare the seeds: Carefully remove the pulp, then soak them in room temperature water for 24 hours.
Choose the right substrate: a mixture of light potting soil, perlite and coconut fiber will ensure good drainage.
Then be careful: place each seed about 1 cm deep and keep everything moist (but not soaked).
Be patient: place the pot in a warm place, around 25 °C. Germination usually takes between 4 and 6 weeks.
Transplant and pamper your young clove tree
When several true leaves appear, it is time to move it to a larger pot or, if the climate allows, directly into the ground.
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