How to grow chrysanthemums to be short and strong? Do chrysanthemums need to be pruned after they grow too long?

1. How to keep a short and strong

1. Adequate light: Light is a very critical factor. It is a light-loving plant. If it lacks sunlight during its growth, it will cause the plant to grow too tall and become thin, so the light must be supplemented. During the growing season, it can be placed in a well-lit place and exposed to sunlight, which can maintain the growth needs and also make the plant strong and sturdy.

2. Water and fertilizer management: Reasonable water and fertilizer management can promote the growth of short and strong plants. Watering should be done according to seasonal changes and growth conditions. The plants should not lack water, but the amount of water should not be excessive. Too much watering will cause the branches and leaves to grow wildly, but they will not bloom, and may even cause root rot. Apply fertilizer scientifically, apply organic fertilizer water once a week during the growing season, the concentration should not be too high, and apply more phosphorus and potassium fertilizers before flowering.

3. Reasonable pinching: Pinching should be done in the early stage of growth to prevent the plant from growing thin and tall, to make the plant grow branches, to control the growth height, and to make the plant short and strong.

2. Do you need to trim it after it grows too long?

Chrysanthemums need to be pruned after they grow too tall. If left unattended, the plant will continue to grow taller, but the whole plant will be weak and unable to bloom. When you find that the plant is growing too long, you can first cut off the branches that are too long, and at the same time cut off the diseased and yellow branches and leaves.