Chrysanthemum, as one of China's traditional famous flowers, is deeply loved by people for its colorful varieties and unique flower shapes. Among many chrysanthemum varieties, short-day plants chrysanthemum has attracted much attention due to its unique light requirement. This article will introduce the characteristics of short-day plants chrysanthemum, maintenance skills, and how to create a beautiful garden space.
Characteristics of short-day plants chrysanthemumAs the name implies, short-day plants chrysanthemum has special requirements for light. In the growth process, they need to experience a short period of daylight to bloom. The daylight time of short-day plants chrysanthemum should be controlled below 12 hours to ensure normal growth and flowering.
Maintenance skills of short-day plants chrysanthemum1. Light management: When maintaining short-day plants chrysanthemum, the first thing to ensure is that the daylight time is controlled below 12 hours, which can be achieved by adjusting the placement or using shading nets, etc. It is important to avoid direct sunlight to prevent leaf burn.
2. Watering: Short-day plants chrysanthemum has a high demand for water. It is necessary to keep the soil moist, but avoid waterlogging when watering to prevent root rot. Generally, watering 1-2 times a day is sufficient.
3. Fertilization: During the growing season, apply a compound fertilizer every 15 days or so to provide sufficient nutrients. Before flowering, appropriately increase the application of phosphorus and potassium fertilizers to promote the formation of flower buds.
4. Pruning: To maintain a good plant shape of short-day plants chrysanthemum, regular pruning is required. During the growing season, it is appropriate to prune diseased, weak, dense, and overly long branches to promote plant growth.
5. Pest and disease control: Short-day plants chrysanthemum is prone to pest and disease attacks and should be detected and treated in a timely manner. Common pests and diseases include aphids, red spiders, and powdery mildew, which can be controlled with appropriate pesticides.
Creating a beautiful garden space1. Building a flower frame: Building a flower frame for short-day plants chrysanthemum can allow better ventilation and light transmission and also showcase its beautiful plant shape.
2. Plant matching: In the garden, short-day plants chrysanthemum can be matched with other plants, such as the green Epipremnum aureum and the purple lavender, to make the garden more colorful and diverse.
3. Lighting decoration: At night, lighting can be used to decorate short-day plants chrysanthemum, creating a romantic garden atmosphere.
Due to the unique characteristics of short-day plants chrysanthemum, special attention needs to be paid to the management of light, water, fertilization, etc. during the maintenance process. By mastering the correct maintenance skills, we can create a beautiful chrysanthemum painting in our own garden. Reasonable matching of other plants and lighting decoration can make the garden space more charming.