Is the African daisy easy to grow?
An explanation for netizens about whether the African daisy is easy to grow and a discussion on the cultivation methods of the African daisy for home gardening, followed by a comprehensive introduction.
As one variety of chrysanthemum, it doesn't look much different from other chrysanthemums. It resembles a mini version of a sunflower, with most flowers being yellow or red, offering strong ornamental value. Additionally, its plant form is relatively small, making it easy to plant, suitable for both potting and ground planting.
The African daisy prefers to grow in areas with plenty of sunlight. It will grow better with 10-12 hours of sunlight per day, as sunlight may have a significant impact on its growth. The condition of the flowers mainly depends on whether the sunlight is sufficient. In insufficient sunlight, the plant will struggle to produce high-quality flowers; conversely, high-quality flowers bloom under long hours of strong sunlight. Therefore, regardless of how your African daisy is planted, the first consideration should be the amount of sunlight in its location.
Areas with sufficient sunlight will not have low temperatures, indicating that the regions where African daisies grow are relatively warm. Moreover, they are sensitive to temperature, and the temperature difference between day and night will affect the condition of the flowers, with the most obvious sign being flower deformation.
When the ambient temperature is around 20 degrees Celsius, its growth condition is optimal, and the quality of the flowers is also very high. However, when the temperature drops to around 10 degrees, the African daisy stops growing, and the flowers are not to be relied upon; if the temperature continues to drop, the growth of the African daisy will be even worse. Therefore, measures to keep warm should be taken in advance when there is a trend of temperature drop to prevent the African daisy from poor growth.
Is the African daisy easy to grow?
Let's talk about the advantages of the African daisy: it has a large number of flowers, a variety of colors, and a high survival rate. These advantages are all based on sufficient nutrients. Whether it's the growing period or the blooming period, it's essential to ensure the African daisy is in a well-fertilized state. Since it grows throughout the year, top-dressing is not seasonal. As long as the temperature is appropriate and growth has not stopped, regular top-dressing must be carried out.
The principle of top-dressing followed by the African daisy is "frequent light applications," with the concentration of fertilizer not being too high and ensuring even distribution. Under normal circumstances, top-dressing is done once every one to two weeks, depending on the growth rate of the African daisy.
Furthermore, the addition of fertilizer is connected to watering, mainly to help the African daisy absorb nutrients more fully. Regarding watering, the African daisy is not very demanding. It's just important not to water during the noon to avoid causing diseases and pests.
The above content (Green Enthusiast Network) introduced the ease of growing the African daisy and the detailed cultivation methods for home gardening, have green enthusiasts understood it?