What is the meaning of the flower language of cut chrysanthemum?
The editor answers netizens' questions about the flower language of cut chrysanthemum and shares some small experiences in planting and raising chrysanthemum. The following is an introduction for you in detail.
Nowadays, people are increasingly valuing ecological environment and environmental protection, and the requirements are also increasing. Direct seeding of flowers in the open field has become the most important way of modern greening. Chrysanthemum occupies an important position among elegant flowers and can replace lawns and cultivated flowers. Whether it is single sowing or mixed sowing, it has good landscape effects.
Chrysanthemum is an annual or biennial herb, 30-70 cm or higher in height, erect, with flowering and fruiting period from May to August. The colors are rich, including blue, white, red, or purple, with blue and purple being the most precious. It is a good cut flower material and is often used for arranging flower beds and gardens, and can also be potted at home. Chrysanthemum symbolizes happiness and is a favorite flower variety for many flower enthusiasts.
The characteristics of chrysanthemum: Chrysanthemum is cold-resistant and can be planted in the open field in East China, while in North China, it needs to be covered to survive the winter; it prefers to grow in fertile and loose soil; it enjoys sufficient sunlight; chrysanthemum can self-sow and is adaptable and easy to cultivate.
I. Sowing time and techniques for chrysanthemum:
Chrysanthemum is generally propagated by sowing, with the best time for sowing in the north being spring. If sown from April to May, it can bloom from July to October of the same year. To extend the viewing period, you can also sow in spring and summer. Sowing in August and transplanting in September can make it bloom in February of the following year. The open-field cultivation can last until the frost. As long as the room temperature is maintained between 8-15 degrees Celsius in winter, with proper watering and a small amount of thin compound fertilizer, and placed in a sunny location, chrysanthemum can also bloom. This method of分期分批 (staggered) sowing can effectively extend the viewing period of chrysanthemum.
The flowers of chrysanthemum are bright in color and unique in shape, making them good materials for ground planting, potting, and cut flowers. To extend the viewing period of chrysanthemum, it is necessary to master the sowing techniques. Prepare the seeds and sow them in the prepared seedbed, cover with 1 cm of soil, press firmly, water sufficiently, and keep the soil moist. The optimal germination temperature for the seeds is 15-20 degrees Celsius. When the seedlings have 6-7 small leaves, they can be transplanted, with a plant spacing of about 30 cm.
II. Maintenance and management of chrysanthemum:
Fertilization: Chrysanthemum can bloom about 50 days after planting. Chrysanthemum prefers more fertilizer and should be applied with a three-element dilute solution once a month during the growing period. If the leaves are too lush, the proportion of nitrogen fertilizer should be reduced, and more phosphorus and potassium fertilizers should be applied before blooming to obtain larger and more beautiful flowers.
Blooming period management: Chrysanthemum can naturally branch out. Too many branches will result in smaller flowers. If necessary, some side buds can be removed to leave smaller branches for larger flowers. Chrysanthemum is a long-day plant. In winter, when daylight hours are short, supplementary lighting with plant lights at night can promote earlier blooming.
Other uses: Chrysanthemum can also be matched with other herbs to decorate flower beds and gardens. It can also be planted in groups along roadsides or lawns, with a graceful plant shape and beautiful flowers, very natural. It can also be used as a cut flower. Chrysanthemum pure dew is a gentle natural skin cleanser, flower water can be used to care for hair and moisturize the skin, and it can also be used to make tea.
The flower language of chrysanthemum is: delicate, elegant, representing encounter and happiness.
The above introduction about the flower language of cut chrysanthemum and the complete planting method of chrysanthemum hopes to bring you help. Don't forget to come and see more flower raising experience and common sense!