How to make chrysanthemums grow more vigorously
The editor answers questions for netizens on how to make chrysanthemums grow more vigorously and shares secrets for growing healthy chrysanthemums in relation to green plants. Let's learn about it together next.
Everyone is certainly very familiar with chrysanthemums, which we often use to brew water and have a fire-reducing effect. But have you ever tried growing chrysanthemums at home? Most people probably haven't, so today is about teaching you how to cultivate chrysanthemums.
1. Soil
As long as managed properly, chrysanthemums can grow in almost any type of soil. The ideal soil for growing chrysanthemums should be loose, well-draining, rich in organic matter, fertile, moisture-retaining, and with a pH of 6.2 to 6.7. Compact soil is not good for planting chrysanthemums. Good soil absorbs water easily after watering and does not leak quickly, and does not crack after drying. "Peat" is the most ideal soil for flowers. Sawdust is an easily obtainable good material that can replace peat. A mix of "perlite," "peat," and "soil" in a 1:1:1 ratio is an ideal substrate for potted chrysanthemums.
2. Repotting
Chrysanthemum roots are developed and grow quickly. Planting small seedlings in large pots is a waste of space, fertilizer, and labor, and is not conducive to the growth of chrysanthemums. When a large number of roots extend to the edge of the pot, the roots in the center of the pot decrease, which is not conducive to the absorption of nutrients and water. When the roots have filled the entire pot and a few roots have穿透ed the bottom hole, it is time to repot. The new pot should be 2 to 2.5 times the size of the original pot, which is 3 to 9 centimeters larger in diameter than the original.
When repotting, the soil in the pot should not be too wet. First, remove the topsoil, then use the index and middle fingers to hold the stem of the chrysanthemum seedling, use the fingers and palm to support the potting soil, turn the pot upside down, or gently tap the edge of the pot, and the whole block of soil will come out of the pot. Loosen the roots around the chrysanthemum, and if necessary, cut off the bottom and sides of the overgrown roots.
How to make chrysanthemums grow more vigorously
After planting the chrysanthemum in the pot, fill the surrounding area with prepared fertile new matrix soil, cover the surface with 1 to 2 centimeters of soil, and water with a low-concentration fertilizer. Be careful not to get soil on the chrysanthemum leaves. If there is soil on the leaves, spray water to clean them. During the cultivation period of chrysanthemums, add 2 to # times of fertile new soil, which is helpful for the development of the roots and the differentiation of flower buds in the middle and late stages.
Potted chrysanthemums have a high artistic value. From the end of October to the beginning of November, select strong buds from the mother plant to grow seedlings, pot them in January, repot in March, and repot for the second time in May. By summer, when the chrysanthemum has grown 5 to 7 buds, cut off three, leaving three large and strong ones. After they grow a bit, pinch the top, and when the branches reach 20 centimeters, shape them. Finally, pinch the top in early September. To make the flowers large and colorful, limit the amount of sunlight and apply more phosphorus fertilizer.
Watering
The requirements of chrysanthemums for water can be summarized as "high demand, afraid of waterlogging, and drought-tolerant." Short-term water deficiency often causes irreversible losses in quality. Avoid using tap water to water potted plants, as it not only waters unevenly but also makes the leaves dirty. It is only suitable to water when the soil is dry. Watering in the summer should be sufficient, once in the morning and once in the evening, and never in the afternoon. After flowering, gradually reduce the amount of water, and if it rains heavily, be sure to drain the excess water.