How to grow chrysanthemum

1. Maintenance methods

1. Temperature: The temperature suitable for its development is between 15 and 25 degrees. It is not cold-resistant and needs to be moved indoors for maintenance in winter. It is easy to get frostbite if maintained outdoors. Appropriate shade is needed in summer to avoid high temperature burns to the plants.

2. Watering: There is no fixed time for watering. Water when the soil is dry. Observe the condition of the soil before watering each time. Watering is only needed when the soil is completely dry, otherwise it is generally not needed. Water needs to be controlled in winter. Excessive watering will affect its metabolism and dormancy, which will not only fail to achieve the purpose, but also affect the health of the plant.

3. Fertilization: During the growth period, fertilize once every half a month. The fertilizer can be diluted fertilizer cake water. Top dressing is needed once before winter to ensure the nutrients needed for wintering. No fertilizer is needed at other times.

4. Light: Spring and autumn are the seasons when it grows most vigorously, so you can increase the light appropriately. The minimum lighting time should be 6 hours. Appropriate shading is needed in the summer, and normal light can be provided in the winter.

2. Breeding techniques

1. Reproduction: It can be propagated by sowing. The breeding time is after the spring. Sow the seeds into the soil with good drainage and sufficient nutrients. Add water once. Generally, it will germinate in about ten days. When it grows three true leaves, it can be transplanted and planted.

2. Pruning: When it is in the early stage of growth, you can pinch the top to make the nutrients more evenly distributed. During the growth period, you can trim off the extra branches and dead branches and leaves. This can concentrate nutrients and avoid unnecessary nutrient loss.

3. Problem Diagnosis

1. Pests: During its growth process, the more common diseases and pests are leaf spot and rust. Observe its condition frequently. If these two diseases appear, deal with them as soon as possible. It can be sprayed with a sterilizing agent.

2. No flowering: If it does not bloom, it is most likely because too much nitrogen fertilizer is used, and the amount of nitrogen fertilizer needs to be reduced.

IV. Other issues

1. Flower language: Its flower language is laziness. Due to its drought-resistant characteristics, it does not require too much care during maintenance and it can still grow well, so its flower language is laziness.

2. Toxicity: It is a non-toxic plant. Not only is it non-toxic, its extracts have the effects of clearing away heat, improving eyesight, detoxifying and promoting diuresis. It is a plant that is more suitable for home cultivation. It is not strict about the growing environment and just meets the requirements of home cultivation.