Making of Assorted Chrysanthemum Bonsai

Treatment of chrysanthemum rootstock

When making a bonsai of assorted chrysanthemums, you must first prepare the rootstock and choose Artemisia annua as the rootstock. Collect Artemisia annua seeds in autumn and sow them in spring. As the plant grows, it is necessary to transplant it in time. When the plant is less than 30 cm, the axillary buds should be removed. When the plant grows to more than 30 cm, the axillary buds should be retained until it grows more than 30 axillary buds. At this time, all the axillary buds should be removed to allow side branches to grow.

Cutting grafting of chrysanthemum

After the rootstock is processed, grafting can be carried out. Choose chrysanthemum varieties with similar flowering periods, fuller flower shapes and more harmonious flower colors for grafting. When grafting, it is usually done in early June to early July, on a sunny and windless morning. When grafting, do it from bottom to top.

The scion is generally a 10 cm long terminal bud, and the lower end of the scion is cut into a shape with one side thin and the other side thick. The rootstock should be cut downwards at the edge. Then insert the scion into the cut, allowing the two to fit tightly together, preferably tied with plastic film and watered. It will take about 10 days to survive.

After the grafting is successful, the side buds growing on the rootstock should be removed first. After the grafting is successful, you can pinch the top of the plant.

Assorted chrysanthemum shape

When caring for the chrysanthemum, you should pay attention to the management of the shape, pull and tie the branches, remove excess and weak branches, and use bamboo poles to support the chrysanthemum plants to prevent them from falling over. Pay attention to water and fertilizer management.