When is the Best Month to Prune Chrysanthemums
Let me share with you some small experiences about the best month for pruning chrysanthemums and the pruning methods and timing for growing these plants. Let's take a look together.
Chrysanthemums have a very strong vitality and are highly adaptable to various environments, generally growing rapidly in many conditions. However, some chrysanthemums may grow too tall, and if they do, the nutrients in the soil cannot be concentrated, which will affect their growth and also make them prone to falling over. In such cases, it's necessary to cut off the overly tall branches, control water and fertilizer, and also adjust growth through plant growth regulators and pinching. Below are some tips on how to deal with overly tall chrysanthemums from the aspects of pruning care, water and fertilizer control, appropriate use of pesticides, and pinching adjustment.
1. Pruning Care
When chrysanthemums grow too tall, they are particularly prone to falling over, so pruning is the most direct and effective method. However, there are many precautions to take when pruning. First, you need a special pair of pruning shears for plants, as regular household scissors are not sharp enough and are not recommended. Then, disinfect the shears with alcohol before cutting off the overly tall branches of the chrysanthemum. After cutting, you also need to use a fungicide specifically for plants.
2. Water and Fertilizer Control
Once chrysanthemums grow too tall, it's important to control the amount of water and fertilizer promptly. Chrysanthemums are naturally fond of fertilizer, and if you don't control the water and fertilizer at this point, it will be difficult to control their growth. Therefore, controlling water and fertilizer is a very crucial step to prevent chrysanthemums from growing too tall.
3. Appropriate Use of Pesticides
When chrysanthemums grow too tall, they can also be controlled by using special plant growth regulator drugs.矮壮素 (Dwarfing hormone) or 多效唑 (Multi-effect唑) can be used for regulation. The interval between drug sprayings should be controlled within two to three weeks, and it's not advisable to spray the drugs frequently.
4. Pinching Adjustment
When chrysanthemums grow too tall, pinching can also be a solution. Pinching can promote the branching growth of chrysanthemums, so the main plant will not continue to grow tall. Moreover, compared to drug regulation, pinching does not have a significant impact on the flowering effect of chrysanthemums. However, it's important to disinfect before and after pinching, and the number of pinching should be controlled at 2 to 3 times.
The above introduction on the best month to prune chrysanthemums, as well as the pruning methods and timing, provides some small experiences in green plant and flower care. I hope it can be helpful to you in your daily life!