How to Care for Four Seasons Chrysanthemum
As one of the few chrysanthemum plants that can bloom throughout the year, the Four Seasons Chrysanthemum is favored by gardening enthusiasts for its continuous flowering feature. Mastering the correct care methods not only keeps the plant vigorous but also achieves the ideal effect of enjoying flowers all year round.
Basic Elements of Chrysanthemum Cultivation
Substrate Mixing Scheme
Using a golden ratio of 6:3:1 (decomposed leaf soil 60% + sandy loam soil 30% + base fertilizer 10%), creating an ideal root zone environment that is loose and breathable. It is recommended to replace the soil with new one every spring and add bone meal to increase the phosphorus content.
Temperature Control Management Strategy
Maintaining the best growth range of 15-28°C, and taking anti-cold measures in winter. When the temperature drops below 5°C, set up a simple insulation shed, and use shade nets during the hot season to adjust the light intensity.
Key Points of Daily Care for Chrysanthemum
Water Supply Rhythm
Keep the potting soil slightly moist in spring and autumn (2-5 days/week), and implement double watering in the morning and evening during summer. Use the immersion pot method combined with foliar spraying to maintain an air humidity of about 60%.
Nutrition Supplement Scheme
Apply fermented sheep manure fertilizer monthly during the growing period, and switch to potassium dihydrogen phosphate solution (1:1000) during the bud formation stage. After the flowering period, supplement with nitrogen-containing compound fertilizer to restore the plant's vitality.
Tips for Chrysanthemum Health Management
Environmental Control Points
Keep the scattered light from the east-west facing balcony, ensuring more than 4 hours of direct sunlight daily. Install a mini circulating fan to strengthen air circulation, effectively preventing powdery mildew.
Pest and Disease Control
Regularly spray neem oil to prevent aphids, and use matrine immediately upon discovering red spider mites. Spray mancozeb before the rainy season to establish a disease protection barrier.
Through systematic care and management, the Four Seasons Chrysanthemum can achieve annual cyclic flowering. It is recommended to adjust the care plan flexibly according to the plant's condition, regularly prune the withered flowers to promote new buds, and continuously enhance the ornamental value.