Daisies, also known as "little flowers of spring," are loved by people for their colorful appearance and long blooming period. Planting daisies not only beautifies the home environment but also brings joy. How to successfully plant beautiful daisies? This article will introduce you to the methods and maintenance skills for planting daisies.
Choosing a suitable planting location1. Light: Daisies love light and should be planted in a place with plenty of sunlight. Insufficient light will affect the growth and flowering of daisies.
2. Soil: Daisies are not picky about soil, but well-drained, fertile, and loose sandy soil is preferred. Acidic soil is detrimental to the growth of daisies.
3. Temperature: Daisies prefer warm temperatures and are not cold-tolerant. The optimal growth temperature is between 15-25℃.
Purchasing healthy daisy seedlings1. Buy daisy seedlings from reputable brands or trusted merchants to ensure the health of the seedlings.
2. Observe the growth condition of the daisy seedlings and choose those with green leaves and no pests or diseases.
3. Pay attention to the size of the seedlings when purchasing. Seedlings that are too small or too large are not conducive to later growth.
Planting methods1. Digging holes: Dig holes about 10 cm deep and wide according to the size of the daisy seedlings.
2. Planting seedlings: Place the daisy seedlings in the holes and spread the roots.
3. Filling soil: Fill the holes with fine soil, gently pressing down to ensure the soil is closely bound to the roots.
4. Watering: Water thoroughly after planting to keep the soil moist.
Daily maintenance1. Watering: Daisies prefer a moist environment. Keep the soil moist during the growing period. In the summer, when temperatures are high, increase the frequency of watering.
2. Fertilizing: During the growth period of daisies, apply a compound fertilizer every 15 days to promote growth.
3. Weeding: Remove weeds in a timely manner to prevent them from competing with daisies for nutrients.
4. Pest and disease control: Regularly inspect daisies and take measures when pests or diseases are found, such as spraying pesticides or removing diseased leaves.
Timely pruning1. Before daisies bloom, prune the withered yellow leaves to facilitate ventilation and light penetration.
2. After blooming, remove the remaining flowers in a timely manner to prevent excessive nutrient consumption.
Propagation methods1. Division propagation: Divide mature daisy mother plants and replant them.
2. Seed propagation: Collect mature seeds and sow them in spring. After a period of cultivation, they will bloom.
Planting daisies is not complicated. As long as you master the above methods and skills, you will surely be able to plant beautiful daisies. During the maintenance process, pay attention to the growth condition of the daisies and adjust maintenance measures in a timely manner. Your daisies will surely grow robustly and bloom beautiful flowers.References:
Chinese Journal of Flowers, Issue 2, 2019, Page 32.
Horticultural Science Journal, Issue 4, 2020, Page 56.