Cultivation methods and precautions of straw chrysanthemum

How to cultivate straw daisy

Temperature Management

Straw daisy likes a warm climate, and the most suitable growth temperature is 15-25℃. It is not cold-resistant and avoids extreme heat. The temperature in summer cannot be higher than 34℃, and it will go dormant or die when the temperature is below 4℃ in winter.

Lighting Management

Straw daisy needs to be maintained under shade conditions in spring, summer and autumn. When the temperature is high and there is direct sunlight, the leaves will become noticeably smaller, the internodes of the branches will shorten, the base leaves will turn yellow and fall off, and the plant will grow very slowly or enter a semi-dormant state.

In winter, since the temperature is not very high, direct sunlight can be irradiated.

Water and fertilizer management

Like other flowers, straw daisy has high requirements for water and fertilizer, but it is required to follow the watering and fertilizing principles of "light fertilizer, frequent application, small amounts and frequent applications, and complete nutrition".

Spring and autumn are the peak growth seasons for straw daisy, and the demand for water and fertilizer is relatively large. It enters a dormant state during the high temperature period in summer and does not require much fertilizer and water, and even needs to be controlled. Watering should be arranged in the morning when the temperature is lower, and the leaves should be kept dry at night. Also, mist the plants frequently. During the winter dormancy period, the main thing is to control fertilizer and water, and try to arrange watering at noon on sunny days when the temperature is higher.

Pay attention to rainy weather and water the strawflower less or not at all.

Things to note when growing straw chrysanthemum

Topping

During its growth period, strawflower needs to be topped and pruned frequently.

Generally, pinching is done twice before flowering to encourage the growth of more flowering branches. Removing the top of the strawflower in the early stages of its growth can promote branching. 3 to 5 weeks after the first pinching, you can do the second pinching, remove the top of the side branch, and keep the 4 leaves below the side branch.

After two pinchings, the plant shape will be more ideal and the number of flowers will be greater.

Reproduction method

When propagating straw daisy, you can use sowing, cuttings, and layering.