How to care for your chrysanthemum potted plant in the hot summer?

This article guide:

Choosing the right chrysanthemum variety, watering appropriately, providing light and ventilation, fertilizing management, pruning and shaping, preventing and controlling diseases and pests, repotting and soil.

With the arrival of summer, the temperature gradually rises, and many flowers begin to enter a dormant period. In the hot summer days, we can still make the chrysanthemum potted plants bloom beautiful flowers through careful maintenance. This article will introduce you to the maintenance skills of chrysanthemum potted plants in summer, helping you to have a touch of coolness in your home during this summer.

Choosing the right chrysanthemum variety

In summer maintenance of chrysanthemum potted plants, it is first necessary to choose heat-resistant varieties, such as 'Summer Chrysanthemum', 'Autumn Chrysanthemum', etc. These varieties have strong heat resistance and can grow in high-temperature environments during summer.

Watering appropriately

Summer temperatures are high, and water evaporates quickly, so watering is the key to maintaining chrysanthemum potted plants. Watering should follow the principle of "watering when dry and keeping the soil slightly moist". Watering time should be in the morning or evening to avoid watering at noon when the temperature is high to prevent leaf burn.

Light and ventilation

Chrysanthemums like sunlight, but the summer sun is strong, so they need to be shaded appropriately. You can place the chrysanthemum in a semi-shaded environment to avoid direct sunlight and maintain good ventilation to lower the temperature of the potted plant and reduce the occurrence of diseases and pests.

Fertilizing management

Chrysanthemums grow vigorously in summer and require appropriate fertilization. You can choose a compound fertilizer with a suitable ratio of nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium, applying it once every 10 days. When fertilizing, be careful not to overdo it to avoid fertilizer damage.

Pruning and shaping

Chrysanthemums grow rapidly in summer and need to be pruned in time to maintain a good plant shape. During the growth process, you can pinch the tips appropriately to promote branching and increase ornamental value. Pruning also promotes the growth of chrysanthemums and improves the quality of flowering.

Preventing and controlling diseases and pests

High temperatures and humidity in summer make chrysanthemum potted plants vulnerable to diseases and pests. The principle of focusing on prevention and auxiliary treatment is important for maintaining chrysanthemum potted plants in summer. You can regularly spray insecticides and fungicides to prevent diseases and pests.

Repotting and soil

With the high temperatures in summer, chrysanthemums grow quickly, and the soil nutrients are consumed quickly. It is necessary to repot every 1-2 years to maintain soil fertility. Choosing soil with good breathability and drainage is beneficial for the growth of chrysanthemums.

Maintaining chrysanthemum potted plants in summer requires attention to choosing heat-resistant varieties, watering appropriately, providing proper shade, fertilizing management, pruning and shaping, preventing and controlling diseases and pests, and repotting the soil. As long as you take good care of them, your chrysanthemum potted plants will also bloom beautifully in the summer and add a touch of coolness to your life.