How to grow summer chrysanthemums until they overflow the pot

1. Suitable temperature

The most suitable growth temperature for summer chrysanthemum is between 18 degrees Celsius and 21 degrees Celsius, so it is best to move it indoors when the temperature is particularly high. Under normal circumstances, no attention is required.

2. Reasonable watering

Summer chrysanthemum needs sufficient water to ensure its normal growth and development, but the amount of watering at one time must be controlled and not too much, otherwise the roots of the summer chrysanthemum will easily rot. The watering control method can be determined according to weather conditions. If the weather is too dry, you can increase the amount and frequency of watering, but if the weather is slightly moist, you can water less. Generally, it is necessary to water it in the morning and evening during the flowering period. At other times, you can water it once a day, regardless of morning or evening, but you need to water it a little more regularly, such as watering it in the morning or in the evening. Be careful when watering, don't use too much force, as it will damage the roots of the summer chrysanthemum.

3. Certain sunshine time

Summer chrysanthemum is not afraid of sunlight and needs sun exposure every day, but it cannot withstand the scorching sun. Strong light can easily cause the branches and leaves of summer chrysanthemum to reduce and the flowering period to shorten. Especially in summer, the sun is strongest at noon. You should be careful to avoid the sun for at least two hours. You can safely bask in the sun at other times. This way you can also pay attention to the growth of summer chrysanthemums and easily achieve the effect of blooming the pot.

4. Suitable soil

Summer chrysanthemum has a relatively strong growth ability and does not have high requirements for soil, but plants always like places with more nutrients, and summer chrysanthemum is no exception. Therefore, it is best to ensure that the soil for growing summer chrysanthemum is slightly fertile and has good soil permeability.

5. Reasonable fertilization

When fertilizing summer chrysanthemums, you can generally choose phosphorus fertilizer, potassium fertilizer or organic fertilizer. It is best to buy special fertilizer for summer chrysanthemums at a flower shop and use it according to the instructions. In addition, fertilization should be based on weather conditions and growth conditions. Generally, fertilizer is applied every five days, but no fertilizer is required after the summer chrysanthemums bloom.