How to grow chrysanthemum well

1. Maintenance methods

1. Temperature: Chrysanthemum prefers a cool growing environment. It has a relatively high resistance to cold, but poor resistance to high temperatures. It can grow in an environment of minus five degrees Celsius in winter. The temperature in summer cannot be too high to avoid the plant withering, so it is necessary to cool it down.

2. Watering: It likes moist soil, but it cannot keep it moist all the time, so you need to water it sparingly, water it thoroughly, and maintain normal ventilation. If there is too much water, the roots are likely to rot. Pay attention to this in the hot and humid weather in summer.

3. Light: Light-loving plants have higher requirements for light during the flowering period. If the light is insufficient, the number of flowers will decrease, and the flowers will be smaller and not fully bloomed. Strong light should also be avoided appropriately, but generally it will not be affected.

4. Fertilization: Timely replenishment of soil nutrients is conducive to normal growth. Although it does not require fertilizer, it can be fertilized once every half a month, which can also prevent the occurrence of some diseases and pests.

2. Breeding techniques

1. Reproduction: Sowing and cutting are its main ways of reproduction. Both methods are suitable for spring, and the sowing method can be used for large-scale planting. For cuttings, you can choose strong branches about ten centimeters in length and then directly cut them. This method is simple and easy to survive, but it cannot be planted on a large scale.

2. Pruning: Chrysanthemum may fall over during its growth process. You can control its height through pruning to reduce the occurrence of this phenomenon. At the same time, you also need to cut off some flower buds when it blooms, leaving the flowers on the main trunk, so that it will bloom more vigorously.

3. Problem diagnosis and treatment

1. Disease: Leaf blight occurs from June to September each year and can be controlled using wettable powder.

2. Pests: Aphids will harm normal flowering. If you find them early, you can directly remove the infested branches and leaves, or you can spray diluted pesticides.