How to grow chrysanthemums in winter

1. Repotting

Winter is the dormant stage of chrysanthemums, so it is suitable for repotting. Choose loose, fertile new soil. Generally, it can be prepared with leaf mold, garden soil and sand in a ratio of two to one to one, and mix in a little bone meal as base fertilizer. After repotting, place the plant in a cooler location to allow it to adapt to the new environment.

2. Suitable temperature

It is best to keep the plants indoors in winter to ensure that the temperature is within a suitable range and no frost damage occurs. However, don't place it near a heater, or its leaves may wilt.

3. Adequate light

It is very important to ensure sufficient light in winter. If you keep it indoors, you need to choose the place with the brightest light for maintenance. Do not place it in a very dark place. This will not only help it survive the winter, but also help its growth in the second year.

4. Appropriate amount of water

In winter, chrysanthemums do not need too much water, but they cannot be completely without watering. Generally speaking, if you find the soil in the pot is dry, you can just add a little bit of it, but be sure not to allow water to accumulate.

5. Appropriate amount of fertilizer

Generally speaking, chrysanthemums have little demand for fertilizer in winter and no fertilizer is required throughout the winter. However, before entering winter, you can apply fertilizer once to improve the plant's cold resistance.

6. Proper pruning

Because winter is the dormant period for chrysanthemums, they can be pruned, mainly to repair dry and dense branches to promote growth in the second year.