With its elegant posture and brilliant colors, potted chrysanthemum has become a popular choice for home decoration and office greening. It is not easy to cultivate a beautiful potted chrysanthemum. This article will provide you with a detailed analysis of the cultivation techniques of potted chrysanthemum, guiding you through the selection, soil, watering, lighting, and disease and pest control to grow a beautiful potted chrysanthemum.
Selecting and Purchasing1. Variety Selection: There are many varieties of potted chrysanthemums, such as large chrysanthemum, small chrysanthemum, and multi-head chrysanthemum. Choose the appropriate variety based on personal preference and care conditions.
2. Purchase Timing: Spring is the best time to buy potted chrysanthemums, as the temperature is suitable and the plants grow vigorously.
Soil and Containers1. Soil: Potted chrysanthemums prefer well-drained, breathable soil and a growing soil mixture made of decayed leaf soil, garden soil, and sandy soil can be used.
2. Containers: Choose ceramic or plastic pots with good breathability and drainage holes at the bottom.
Watering and Fertilizing1. Watering: Keep the soil moist but do not accumulate water. During the hot summer, it is appropriate to increase the frequency of watering; in the cold winter, reduce watering.
2. Fertilizing: During the growth period of potted chrysanthemums, apply a compound fertilizer once a month and water promptly after fertilizing.
Lighting and Temperature1. Lighting: Potted chrysanthemums enjoy sunlight but avoid direct strong sunlight. Place them in a well-lit indoor area and avoid direct sunlight.
2. Temperature: The suitable growth temperature is between 15-25 degrees Celsius. Pay attention to keeping warm in winter and avoid low temperatures.
Pruning and Shaping1. Pruning: Regularly prune withered and yellow leaves and weak branches to maintain ventilation and light.
2. Shaping: Trim and shape the potted chrysanthemum according to personal preferences to make it more beautiful.
Disease and Pest Control1. Observe the plants and deal with diseases and pests in a timely manner.
2. Common diseases and pests include aphids, red spiders, and powdery mildew, which can be controlled with pesticides. Also, pay attention to rotate the use of pesticides to prevent resistance.
The planting technique of potted chrysanthemums is not complicated. Mastering key aspects such as selection, soil, watering, lighting, and pruning can result in a beautiful potted chrysanthemum. I hope this article can provide help for your journey in potted chrysanthemum care.
References:
《China Flower and Gardening》Magazine, Issue 5, 2019, Zhao Ming "The Cultivation and Care of Potted Chrysanthemums"
《Flower and Gardening Technology》Magazine, Issue 3, 2020, Li Hua "Disease and Pest Control of Potted Chrysanthemums"