How to Prune Chrysanthemum
You may not know how to prune chrysanthemum and the differences between chrysanthemum and hibiscus in terms of plant knowledge. Keep reading for more information!
Chrysanthemum is also known as hibiscus, mainly growing in the Tanga Mountains of Tanzania in Africa. Because when people or animals smell the scent of chrysanthemum, they will feel dizzy, and if they eat the petals by mistake, they will faint, hence the name "drunken flower". The main propagation method of chrysanthemum is cutting. Next, let me introduce how to propagate chrysanthemum through cuttings.
1. Cutting Time
Usually choose early spring or the plum rain season for cutting chrysanthemum, and it can also be done in late autumn and early winter. The survival rate of chrysanthemum cuttings is very high.
2. Cutting Selection
Select branches that are 1-2 years old, with a diameter of more than 1 centimeter from healthy and disease-free mother plants as cuttings. It is best to choose branches from the middle and top parts and cut them to 15-20 centimeters in length.
3. Soil Selection
It is best to choose loose, breathable, and well-drained fertile soil as the matrix. The garden soil, manure, and lime soil can be mixed in a ratio of 3:1:1. Before cutting, dig a trench about 15 centimeters deep, with a distance of about 25 centimeters between trenches.
4. Cutting Process
Soak the prepared cuttings in clean water for about 5 hours before cutting, then insert them into the soil, about two-thirds deep, compact the soil, and water thoroughly. After waiting for about a month, they can take root and sprout.
5. Post Cutting Care
After cutting, maintain the temperature range of the chrysanthemum growing environment between 18-25 degrees Celsius and keep the environmental humidity above 85%. Maintain an average daylight duration of more than 13.5 hours. You can cover it with a plastic film to keep warm and moist, ensuring its normal growth.
The above introduction on how to prune chrysanthemum and the differences between chrysanthemum and hibiscus is hoped to bring some floral knowledge to plant lovers.