Many flower growers are very fond of such a flower as chrysanthemum. It is popular and can grow in open ground, and at home. In the latter case, a pot is used to grow the flower. Caring for it both indoors and outdoors will be exactly the same, only in contrast to garden, indoor flower differs in small sizes. So how to care for it in a pot? Let's try to figure this out.
Features of indoor chrysanthemums
This flower can be either annual or perennial. It has a branched root system, the development of which occurs parallel to the surface. The leaves of the plant are light green, there are dissected, serrated or notched. A dense inflorescence is formed small flowers, collected in a basket.
Indoor chrysanthemum has a large number of varieties that grow wonderfully at home. These types differ from garden ones in their miniature size. This is explained by the fact that for growing indoors they use drugs that stop their growth for decorative purposes.
When purchasing a flower for growing in pots, you should choose a strong and healthy specimen with a well-formed stem and dense foliage. After purchase, the plant adapts to new conditions for some time. To prevent it from contracting diseases from other room inhabitants, it is quarantined for several days.
Care
Temperature and lighting
In order for a plant to grow well at home, it is necessary to provide it with optimal temperature regime. She does not tolerate heat or exposure to direct sunlight. Better conditions– this is cool air and short daylight hours. To make the chrysanthemum bloom as long as possible, optimal temperature for this it should be +15 degrees, and Maximum temperature for her growth is within +18 degrees.
Its increase causes the plant's leaves to turn yellow and flower buds to dry out. This is especially true for recently purchased copies. To prevent this from happening, you need to properly care for the flower.
Moisture
Indoor chrysanthemum, which is not too difficult to care for, prefers increased air humidity. If the earthen ball dries out, this can lead to drying out of the root system. To ensure constant humidity in the room, it is recommended to spray the plant as often as possible. home flower It is necessary to water abundantly, but in such a way that there is no stagnation of moisture in the pot. During active growth You should water it 2-3 times a week to keep the soil constantly moist.
Top dressing
Caring for the plant at home includes fertilization. Chrysanthemum in a pot quickly takes the necessary nutrients from the soil, so it should be fed regularly for full growth and abundant flowering. For this, mineral fertilizers are used, for example, potassium monophosphate solution, since a lack of potassium and phosphorus leads to late flowering. You can also add other multicomponent additives containing:
- nitrogen;
- potassium;
- phosphorus.
During the growing season, adult plants should be fed every 10 days with liquid organic matter. If the flower grows in poor soil, then fertilizing is carried out every four days with a solution of mullein in a ratio of 1:10. This must be done before the plant begins to bloom. To prevent feeding in the apartment bad smell, the pot should be taken out to the balcony for one or two days in a shaded place.
Transfer
An indoor chrysanthemum growing at home must be replanted. Young plants undergo this procedure every year, adults - every other year. This flower does not grow well in acidic soil, so it is recommended to plant it in garden soil, in which add peat and sand.
Transplantation is carried out by transferring an earthen clod into a container bigger size. To make flowering more abundant, a small amount of bird droppings is added to the soil. For preventative purposes, the soil is disinfected by pouring boiling water over it. Once it dries, the flower can be replanted.
Reproduction
Many gardeners mistakenly believe that chrysanthemum growing at home annual plant, and after flowering they throw it away. But this is a big mistake, since the plant can be preserved and subsequently propagated.
This is done in three ways:
- cuttings;
- dividing the bush;
- using seeds.
The first two methods are the simplest and most successful. Planting this flower is a fairly simple process. Many gardeners plant several cuttings in one pot, resulting in abundant flowering.
Trimming
It is recommended to trim the flower every year. This procedure is carried out after it has faded. In winter, during the dormant period, it is placed in a cool place, for example, in a cellar. In spring, chrysanthemum begins to sprout young shoots, so it should be replant into new soil. For adult plants, this procedure is not considered mandatory. Cuttings are collected for planting in the spring, as soon as the flower gets stronger.
Diseases and pests
Basic care consists of controlling the following pests and diseases:
- spider mite;
- gray rot;
- septoria.
Spider mites most often infect the plant. This is evidenced by the appearance of a white cobweb. To get rid of this pest, the following measures are taken: the leaves of the flower are wiped with a cloth moistened in a soap solution. Also, affected chrysanthemums are treated with drugs such as "Pyrethrum" and "Aktellik".
A gray coating on peduncles and foliage indicates the appearance of powdery mildew. It usually occurs due to increased air humidity. Such plants should be sprayed with a fungicide and placed in a dry place.
Gray rot is characterized by the appearance of brown spots on the leaves. In this case, the flower is treated with foundationazole, after which it is taken out into the sun and thoroughly ventilated.
If the plant has been affected by septoria, then in this case it becomes covered with brown spotting with a yellow edging. The flower is treated with foundationazole and the number of waterings is reduced.
For lack of pomp, flower cut and pinch. This procedure is carried out throughout the entire growth period. If this is not done, the plant will have a long, unsightly looking stem.
To extend the flowering period, it is necessary to remove dried leaves and flower buds from time to time. On hot days, the flower is placed in a cool place.
Many gardeners prefer to plant the plant in open ground before autumn. For the winter it is returned to the pot.
Thus, caring for chrysanthemum is not so difficult. When growing it in a pot, you should adhere to certain rules and promptly get rid of pests and diseases. Only in this case will the flower grow healthy and strong, delighting its owner abundant flowering.
- If the temperature is higher, the buds may dry out or the leaves may turn yellow.
- When the plant finishes flowering, it can be placed in a cold place with a temperature of +3 for the winter. And in March you need to transplant it into a new substrate.
- Do not spare the plant and trim the greens, then your plant will not be elongated, but will bush.
- The soil should preferably be loose and fertile. Garden soil or humus is good for this.
- As soon as the cuttings have taken root, they should be fed immediately. Do not forget to feed adult plants, especially during periods of rapid growth and flowering.
- The plant should not be overdried; there should be moderate watering, which will not dry out the roots of the plant.
- If your chrysanthemum has produced a lot of inflorescences, and you can’t wait for it to bloom faster, then you need to cut off some of the ovaries, then other flowers will be much larger in size.
What to pay attention to when purchasing in a store
Indoor chrysanthemum leaves dry
Lady Margona Profi (535), closed 8 months ago
A week ago I bought 7 flowers for home for comfort. Of these, 1 rose and 1 chrysanthemum. After a couple of days, their leaves began to dry out and fall off. Now the rose stands without leaves, only stems and flowers. The chrysanthemum has few leaves left. All other flowers (diefenbachia, asparagus, ficus, etc.) feel great. But what about the rose and chrysanthemum? The apartment is quite hot, maybe this is the reason? How can I help them?
Roller. Oracle (74763) 1 year ago
The chrysanthemums in the garden have long since faded. autumn however.
screw Pro (503) 1 year ago
Can not be indoor roses and chrysanthemums remember. No matter what they tell you in the store, it doesn’t happen. Urgently take them to the street or loggia. They need changes in outdoor temperatures, and after purchase they need to be transplanted into universal primer. You can water it with rootstock when replanting.
Inna Samoilova(Voronkova) Artificial Intelligence (113285) 1 year ago
They could have been struck by a mite, they found the wrong location, the chrysanthemum loves coolness, the potted rose does not tolerate heat and coolness, you need to find a place with a moderate temperature of 18-20 degrees. watering only warm water. and no spraying, the leaves have already fallen off.
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Please advise how to save a homemade chrysanthemum - I planted it two months ago in universal soil, for a month it grew and delighted me with new leaves, and then suddenly, for no apparent reason, the lower leaves began to turn yellow and dry out, and so on. I examined it - there were no visible pests. Now she is all drooping and yellow. What with her?
For chrysanthemums in summer it is very difficult to ensure an optimal growing regime, since they need coolness (too much warm room chrysanthemums do not survive). Violation optimal mode leads to weakening of chrysanthemums and damage by diseases and pests (especially with excess heat, chrysanthemums are bothered by mites, which are not easy to see due to their microscopic size - the mite sucks the juice from the leaves, they turn yellow and wither). Chrysanthemum leaves also turn yellow and droop when overwatered - as a result of root rot. In this case, remove the chrysanthemum from the pot and cut off all the rotten roots, replant it in a small pot in fresh, damp soil (preferably in a homemade substrate), gently squeeze the soil and do not water it for several days. Trim the chrysanthemum shoots and build a mini-greenhouse in the pot. Ventilate it every day and spray the remaining shoots with Epin solution until new leaves appear.
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Why do Chrysanthemum leaves turn yellow?
Examine the leaves. If there are no signs of pests on them, then it is possible to water less often and the leaves may turn yellow due to cool temperatures.)
I also have a chrysanthemum in a pot at home. The leaves turned yellow and fell off due to the pest invasion.
Change the soil and water less often
Septoria - fungal disease, to which chrysanthemums are susceptible quite often. Dark brown spots with a yellowish border appear on the leaves. Gradually they increase and cover the entire leaf, as a result of which the leaves fall off.
To grow chrysanthemums you need high content in the soil there is nitrogen (70%) and potassium (24%) and low phosphorus (6%). These plants have a high selective ability to fertilize and can tolerate high salt content in the soil, i.e., grow on almost any variety of soil. However, in order to obtain highly productive bushes with good decorative qualities, it is necessary to take into account the specific requirements of the crop for the content of nutrients in the substrate, their ratio, forms and timing of fertilizer application. Such records are kept by growth phases and in accordance with biological features varieties. This helps to increase decorativeness, increase the duration of flowering and increase the number of inflorescences.
For example, the application of fertilizers to the preceding generative stages of plant development affects the formation of flower buds, the quality and quantity of formed flowers and inflorescences. Lack of nitrogen during this period retards growth and reduces the number of inflorescences; lack of phosphorus has a greater effect on the formation and development of generative organs and a decrease in the number of inflorescences and their doubleness; The lack of potassium significantly delays the beginning of the formation of generative organs and greatly inhibits their development.
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Chrysanthemum dries out, what should I do?
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We gave a chrysanthemum as a gift, we replanted it, after a week it started to dry out a little, we put it in a cooler place, everything became fine, almost a month has passed and now the leaves are turning yellow and dry and the flower is drying up, and the small flowers that have not yet bloomed just fall off, what should I do? save?
No way, the chrysanthemum that is sold in pots as a gift is not suitable for further cultivation after flowering, and is usually thrown out. They also gave me one like this, and everything dried out for me too, I suffered with it for a year, and in the end there was only greenery, no flowers in one word. I threw it away and that's it.
There's nothing you can do about it unless you spray them with chemicals.
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Indeed, kiosks often sell chrysanthemums after forcing. That is, they all went into the inflorescence. but the rhizome was not formed. But if it was decent, then check the back of the sheet. There may be a spider mite there, you can see it through a magnifying glass. It sucks the juice from the cells, and so the plant dries out. Then you need to spray with any acoricide (anti-tick medications) (Aktelik). Since the plant was better off in the cool, it means that some pest is eating it, because cool is harmful to them.
I also had dryness from the beginning. BUT a month later branches came out of the ground and it bloomed. and now it's full of buds.
Chrysanthemums love moist soil; they need to be watered twice a day, morning and evening. They need to be sprayed from the underside of the leaf, it has drinking pores there, in nature it is almost a swamp plant and drinks water with its leaves all day long. The homemade chrysanthemum should be carried into the shower after the household members have taken it, it will drink there wet and warm air. But in general, she is beautiful, you need to talk to her and praise her.
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Indoor chrysanthemum
Indoor chrysanthemum will decorate any home. It is especially pleasing with its abundant flowering, which depends on proper care and variety. There are more than 150 species.
It spread from China, Japan, Korea and other Mediterranean countries. Chrysanthemums are grown as indoor chrysanthemums Small-flowered And Large-flowered forms Chinese and bush.
Growing and caring for indoor chrysanthemum
Indoor chrysanthemums prefer sunny places in the house, but do not like direct sunlight. For cultivation, ordinary garden soil is suitable, into which you can add sand or humus. The main thing is not to use acidic soils. For normal growth and abundant flowering, it is necessary to maintain an air temperature of about 10-15 degrees. At elevated air temperatures, flowering will be less abundant and shorter. They require abundant watering, but it is important to avoid waterlogging the soil. When the soil dries out, they will begin to wither and their leaves will fall off. Periodically, the flower needs to be sprayed with water.
Indoor chrysanthemums are replanted every 2 years, with the exception of young plants, which are replanted every year. To enhance branching and crown formation, systematically prune and pinch. After flowering, you need to prune, leaving cuttings approximately 10-15 cm in height. After pruning, the pot with the plant should be taken to a cool, dark place (basement), periodically watering the plant until spring. Then the plant can be planted in open ground, if possible. Some people buy flowers in pots and throw them away after they bloom. In fact, a plant can be given a second and subsequent lives by replanting it.
Reproduction
Indoor chrysanthemums can be propagated by cuttings, dividing the bush or seeds. Most often propagated by dividing the bush or cuttings. When cuttings, several cuttings are planted in one pot. The division of the bush is carried out during the period of intensive growth of young shoots. If you transplant the young shoots into separate pots in time, the flowers will bloom in the same year.
Indoor chrysanthemum Growing and care
Chrysanthemum - indoor plant, blooming at any time of the year. The variety of shapes and shades of flowers has made the chrysanthemum popular among florists and simply lovers of decorative indoor plants. Read our article about the features of growing and caring for this representative of the flora.
A little about chrysanthemum
Chrysanthemum belongs to the Asteraceae family. The flowers can be simple or double, the palette of shades ranges from white and soft pink to red, purple and even poisonous yellow. A plant grown in room conditions, in bowls, reaches 30 centimeters in height.
How to properly care for chrysanthemums
Transfer
Choose a large bowl for chrysanthemums; the root system grows quite quickly.
Don't forget to change the ground. Desirable soil composition: 20% sand, mixed with turf and humus soil. For favorable flowering, it is recommended to add to the resulting soil bird droppings. Pay special attention to the acidity of the soil - chrysanthemums do not tolerate acidic soil well.
Young plants are replanted annually, older ones after a couple of years.
Top dressing
Chrysanthemums need fertilizing for long and abundant flowering. For this you can purchase at flower shop special solution or powder. Do not forget to feed the chrysanthemum a couple of weeks after replacing the soil or replanting.
Watering
It is recommended to water chrysanthemums every 3-5 days during growth and flowering. And spray regularly - in the morning or evening. Spraying is carried out more for hygienic purposes, so that dust does not accumulate on the leaves and inflorescences.
Creating comfortable conditions
Chrysanthemum is relatively unpretentious flower. The plant feels comfortable on the balcony - it loves coolness and fresh air. If the plant will be in the room, it is best to place it on the window. At the same time, be sure to ventilate the room. The optimal temperature for chrysanthemums is 15-20 degrees.
The flower does not tolerate heat well. During promotion temperature regime The chrysanthemum blooms worse and begins to fade. Direct Sun rays should be shaded, but not isolated; chrysanthemums also need light. In the absence of light, the buds will not open.
If you want to get beautiful large chrysanthemum inflorescences, form a plant. This is done this way: the first bud is cut off. Then side shoots will be more magnificent.
When the plant is just growing, tie the shoots to the wings in advance.
Diseases dangerous for chrysanthemum
1. Powdery mildew- manifests itself as the formation of a white powdery coating on the leaves and peduncles. The cause of the disease is excessive air humidity. As a control method, spraying chrysanthemums with a fungicide is used. To prevent disease - pollination with sulfur 3-4 times during the summer.
2. Gray rot- manifests itself as the formation of a characteristic ash-gray fluffy coating on the infected parts of the plant. Brown spots appear or stems and leaf edges turn brown. Cause of the disease - high humidity air. Good lighting, ventilating the room and thinning the plant will prevent the occurrence of this disease. Treatment: spray with topsin-M solution and foundationazole. After 10-12 days, re-treat.
3. Septoria- fungal disease. It appears mainly on chrysanthemum leaves in the form of dark brown spots with a yellow border. The spots increase, gradually covering the entire leaf, then the leaf falls off. You can get rid of this disease using a fungicide (foundazol), while removing all infected leaves from the plant, eliminating spraying, reducing watering and organizing regular ventilation of the room. This disease is caused by excessive use of nitrogen fertilizers.
4. Spider mite can be recognized by the pale yellow color of the leaves. Damaged leaves begin to fall off, their surface becomes covered with solid whitish spots. The cause of the disease is dry air. Spraying with fufan, actellik, fitoverm or derris will relieve the chrysanthemum from spider mite.
5. Trips lays large colonies with reverse side sheet, and small light dots appear on the front. As a result, the upper side of the leaf acquires a brownish-gray tint with a shine. The cause of the disease is heat And low humidity air. As treatment, spraying with Actellik, Fitoverm, Inta-Vir, Decis is used, if necessary, repeatedly.
6. Aphids Most often, buds, shoot tips, and the underside of leaves are damaged. Damaged areas of the chrysanthemum become discolored, turn yellow, then curl and fall off. Unfortunately, aphids are capable all year round hit the chrysanthemum. The most common means for removing aphids are fitoverm, actellik, derris, inta-vir, decis. Re-process as necessary.
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Chrysanthemum in a pot, home care, propagation, pruning and replanting
Chrysanthemums are mainly grown in pots. low-growing varieties:
- Features of caring for chrysanthemums in a pot ↓
- 1. Temperature ↓
- 2. Lighting ↓
- 3. Soil ↓
- 5. Watering ↓
- 6. Humidity ↓
- 7. Feeding ↓
- 8. Planting chrysanthemums in a pot ↓
- 10. Transplant ↓
- How to trim a chrysanthemum ↓
- 1. Formation of a bush ↓
- 2. Preparation for the rest period ↓
- Propagating chrysanthemums in a pot ↓
- 1. Cuttings ↓
- 2. Dividing the bush ↓
- 3. Propagation by seeds ↓
- Disease and pest control ↓
- Frequently asked questions and answers ↓
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Features of caring for chrysanthemums in a pot
Despite the fact that chrysanthemum is an unpretentious plant, growing it at home has some peculiarities. By adhering to them, you can grow a strong plant that blooms for a long time.
1. Temperature
Chrysanthemum prefers fresh air and relative coolness. The temperature considered comfortable for them is from +10° to +15°, the maximum is +18°. This is the optimal temperature at which the flower produces many buds and blooms for a long time.
The plant will withstand hot summers well if placed in a shaded and ventilated place. In winter, the suitable temperature for chrysanthemums is +2° to +5°.
2. Lighting
Chrysanthemum is a short-day plant and blooms when the day decreases to 8-10 hours. Chrysanthemum is a light-loving flower, but does not tolerate direct sunlight.
The most appropriate place for chrysanthemums - windows on the east or west side of the room. On windows facing north, the chrysanthemum may not bloom. On the south side the plant must be shaded.
3. Soil
The soil for chrysanthemums should be loose and nutritious, but not acidic. To prepare the soil mixture you will need: garden and turf soil, sand and humus in a ratio of 4:4:1:1.
For intense coloring of flowers, you can add chicken manure to the soil mixture.
5. Watering
Chrysanthemum needs good watering. The flower must be watered regularly every 3-5 days. At the slightest drying out of the soil, flowers and buds wither, and if there is excess moisture, the plant may die. Therefore, chrysanthemums should be watered as soon as upper layer the soil will become dry.
It is advisable to water with filtered or rain water. Tap water It is advisable to leave it for 1-2 days. Water that is too hard can be boiled and the plants can be watered with cooled water.
6. Humidity
Chrysanthemum needs high humidity; after all, initially it garden plant. Chrysanthemum care includes regular spraying with water. It is advisable to spray the plant in the morning.
It is better to use purified water for spraying, since tap water may leave a coating on the leaves. You can humidify the air by placing a container of water next to the flowers or using air humidifiers. In autumn and winter, spraying is stopped.
7. Feeding
Chrysanthemums must be fertilized regularly in order for them to develop properly and bloom luxuriantly.
Once every 2 weeks the plant must be fed:
The first feeding should be carried out 2-3 weeks after transplantation. If there is enough humus in the soil, then carry out the first fertilizing in a month and a half.
8. Planting chrysanthemums in a pot
Depending on the chrysanthemum variety and the number of cuttings, choose a container for the plant:
- Place a layer of expanded clay on the bottom of the container for drainage.
- Fill the container 2/3 full with soil mixture.
- A seedling is placed in the mixture and positioned so that the roots are on the surface. Carefully add compost. After planting, do not compact the soil to avoid damaging the roots.
- Moisten the soil with a spray bottle and ensure that the soil is always moist.
- Place the container in a bright place, temperature up to +10°.
In order for the chrysanthemum to actively develop, you can use biostimulants for growth.
10. Transplant
Chrysanthemums should be replanted in the same way as most indoor plants. Young plants, up to 5 years old - replant every year, adults - once every 2 years.
After a period of rest, when the first shoots appear, the chrysanthemum should be replanted:
How to trim a chrysanthemum
1. Formation of a bush
Pruning involves removing the upper part of the stem, due to which the growth of the plant slows down, the root system develops, and side shoots appear:
Do not prune during transplantation.
2. Preparing for the rest period
After flowering, chrysanthemums must be pruned. Step back 5-10 cm from the soil surface and use pruning shears to cut off the stems of the plant.
If you notice that the plant is damaged by aphids, cut off the diseased stems. Healthy plants cannot be pruned after sick ones with the same tool.
After pruning, the plants are removed to a cool (no more than +5°) dark room until spring. Pruning is necessary. The plant will rest and gain strength for better growth and flowering. During rest, the plant should be watered occasionally.
You can postpone the rest period if the bush is healthy and strong enough:
At proper care The chrysanthemum will bloom in 2-2.5 months. But after flowering it must be sent to rest.
Propagating chrysanthemums in a pot
Chrysanthemum propagates in 3 ways:
1. Cuttings
After a rest period, a month before cutting, move the container with the chrysanthemum to a warm, illuminated place (from +10° to +12°).
When 4-6 leaves form on the shoots, you can begin cuttings:
After 2-3 weeks, chrysanthemums can be planted in pots.
2. Dividing the bush
A simpler and more reliable way to propagate chrysanthemums is to divide the bush during the period of intensive shoot growth.
From one bush of an overwintered plant you can get up to 6 divisions:
After 2-3 weeks, the divisions will take root well.
3. Propagation by seeds
Determine the sowing time by the time of flowering:
A month and a half before flowering, plant chrysanthemums on permanent place.
Disease and pest control
Aphids damage plant shoots and leaves on the underside, which turn yellow and fall off. Spray with Fitoverm, Inta-Vir, Actellik. In case of severe damage, repeat spraying.
It must be remembered that chemicals unsafe. If possible, use biological products for indoor treatment.
When using pesticides, take all precautions and ventilate the rooms thoroughly.
Frequently asked questions and answers
Question. Why doesn't chrysanthemum bloom?
Answer. Chrysanthemums must bloom in the fall. If this does not happen, it means that her care has been disrupted. Reasons for the lack of flowering: the timing of plant pruning is violated, the chrysanthemum does not have enough light, poor soil or lack of fertilizers.
Question. Is it necessary to pinch chrysanthemums?
Answer. Yes, it needs to be formed. In order not to get a long single trunk, when the shoots are 10-15 cm, you need to pinch them. During the growing season - 2-3 times. Carry out the last pinching 2 weeks before the start of flowering, somewhere in mid-August. To form a beautiful spherical bush, you need to trim off all overgrown shoots.
Question. Why does chrysanthemum dry out?
Answer. Chrysanthemum leaves dry out for several reasons. Increased plant temperature, pests, poor soil and frequent watering. If the plant is properly cared for, all fertilizing has been done, and no pests are found upon careful inspection, then the chrysanthemum must be carefully dug up. Inspect the roots; if they begin to rot, then all rotten roots must be removed. Transplant the flower into another pot with fresh but moist soil. Do not water the plant for several days.
Question. Where to store chrysanthemums in winter?
Answer. In a cool room - on the veranda, insulated balcony. If this is not possible, then you can store it on a windowsill, trimming the plant to a minimum, removing all dry branches and leaves. Water the same as during the growing season. You can place the flower in the basement for the winter. Trim the bush, remove all dried and rotten twigs and leaves. 2 days before wintering, water the soil. When placed in the basement, the soil should be slightly damp, but not soggy.
Chrysanthemum - beautiful plant, whose homeland is Japan. According to legend, one cruel Chinese emperor heard that on one of the islands located next to his state, beautiful flower, giving people immortality. However, in order for this quality to manifest itself, it had to be disrupted by an honest person. Deciding to gain immortality, the emperor sent several chaste young men and women to the island. However, the envoys did not return. The island was so beautiful that they decided to stay and live here and named the new country Japan. Its symbol became the beautiful flower of immortality - the chrysanthemum.
Today this is a wonderful plant, whose homeland is indeed Japan and Far East, grown all over the world. Moreover, it is used not only in landscape design, but also planted as a houseplant. We will talk about what kind of care a chrysanthemum in a pot requires in this article.
How to choose the right variety
Of course, you can grow a single plant in a pot, but bush or Chinese chrysanthemums look much more beautiful and impressive in this case. On the trunk of these varieties, many shoots are formed, on each of which buds bloom. A correctly planted bush chrysanthemum in a pot looks like a large bright flower ball.
This plant can reproduce in several ways. Hybrid forms are usually grown from seeds. However, in most cases, home flower lovers plant ordinary varietal chrysanthemums. Such flowers are most often propagated by cuttings. Let's see how a plant such as chrysanthemum is grown in a pot. Caring for this flower at home should be carried out according to certain rules. Otherwise, it will be impossible to grow a beautiful, spectacular bush.
Where to place
You should not install the chrysanthemum on the windowsill on the south side. This plant does not tolerate too much heat. Direct sunlight will definitely cause him burns. But it is not recommended to place a chrysanthemum pot in the shade. In this case, its flowering will be very poor. It is best to place the chrysanthemum next to the window, but in such a way that it is in partial shade.
Landing
What to do with a chrysanthemum in a pot - we’ll talk about this a little later. First, let's figure out how to plant it correctly. Material with mother plant cut with a sharp knife. You cannot break off the petioles, otherwise they may not be accepted. The bush will grow beautiful and lush only if it has a sufficiently developed root system. Therefore, at the very beginning, the petioles are planted in a very large container. You need to drill several holes at the bottom of the pot for drainage. Garden soil is poured into it, mixed with some organic fertilizer.
The question of how to plant a chrysanthemum in a pot comes down to proper preparation soil. Before backfilling, the soil mixture must be subjected to heat treatment. Chrysanthemum is a rather delicate plant that easily becomes infected various kinds viral and fungal diseases.
The cut petioles are carefully buried in the ground. After 20-25 days, roots form on them. As soon as this happens, they should be carefully, along with a lump of earth, transferred to a small flower pot. In this case mature plant will take the form of a beautiful lush bouquet. The same soil is poured into a new pot. That is, they mix nutritious soil with organic fertilizer. You can also use fertilized peat.
How to care for a homemade chrysanthemum in a pot: forming a bush
In order for the plant to turn out lush, the tops of all cuttings are pinched. This must be done before the buds appear. Otherwise, the plant simply will not bloom. Do not be afraid to remove side shoots that are not very “successful”. The plants will quickly produce new ones.
A very spectacular bush can be obtained by cutting off too small buds from it. The more of them are removed, the larger the remaining flowers will grow. It is not difficult to find out the length of future petals. Usually they are about three times the size of the bud itself.
Later, when the bush grows well, the cuttings can be planted in different pots. But you can leave everything as it is.
How to fertilize
So, we figured out how to plant this plant correctly. Now let's see how to care for a chrysanthemum in a pot. Of course, this plant, like any other, should be periodically watered and fertilized. Fertilizing is applied some time after transplanting into a small pot. In this case, it is usually not organic matter that is used, but special remedy- crystallon solution. This fertilizer is developed specifically for chrysanthemums and contains magnesium, phosphorus, potassium, molybdenum, nitrogen and zinc. Such rich feeding has a beneficial effect on the root system of the plant.
You can also use a not too strong solution of mullein as a fertilizer. When watering, it is important for them to ensure that splashes do not fall on the leaves.
How to water a chrysanthemum in a pot
You will have to moisten the soil under the chrysanthemum very often. This plant is moisture-loving. Watering it should be done at least twice a week. In any case, the soil in the pot should not be allowed to dry out. There is also no need to overfill the chrysanthemum. Otherwise, she may develop some kind of fungal disease. Also experienced flower growers It is not recommended to water chrysanthemums after sunset. If the droplets on the leaves and stem do not dry quickly, this can also lead to fungal infection.
When answering the question of how to care for a chrysanthemum in a pot, experienced gardeners usually advise spraying it periodically. Perform this procedure better in the morning- after sunrise, and in the evening - before sunset.
Diseases and pests
As already mentioned, this plant is not very resistant to various types of infections. Very often, a chrysanthemum in a pot becomes infected, for example, powdery mildew. This disease is usually provoked by a lack of potassium in the soil and an excess of nitrogen fertilizers. Infected leaves should be removed as soon as they are noticed. The plant itself needs to be treated with Bordeaux mixture.
Chrysanthemums are also quite often affected by gray rot. In this case, the leaves and stem of the plant turn black. This disease is provoked by excess nitrogen in the soil, waterlogging and lack of air circulation between the stems. cure gray rot almost impossible. Affected parts of the plant should be cut off and burned.
Of the insects, chrysanthemum in a pot is most often affected by a nematode. In this case, white spots appear between the veins of the leaves, which subsequently darken. Nematode infection can occur through water or soil. This disease also cannot be cured. Diseased leaves and shoots are cut off and burned.
Many lovers of indoor plants simply throw away the bush after the chrysanthemums have faded. You can, of course, do it this way. However, it is best to save the plant until next spring. To do this, you need to cut off the shoots from it so that only short petioles remain above the surface, and place the pot in a cool place. In spring, new shoots will emerge from the ground.
Some varieties of chrysanthemums can grow quite tall. In this case, the stem should be tied to some support. You can use, for example, a very long pencil.
The optimal air temperature in the room where chrysanthemum is grown is 10-25 degrees. If the room is too hot, this plant will begin to wither. In cold weather it will not bloom. It is also not recommended to install the pot where the lamps burn for too long in the evening. Chrysanthemum is a plant of short daylight hours. In prolonged bright light it will feel uncomfortable.
Thus, we have figured out how to grow a plant such as chrysanthemum in a pot. Caring for this flower at home is not too difficult. The main thing is not to forget about watering, to form the bush correctly and not to expose the pot to the sun.
Homemade chrysanthemum, thanks to its high decorative qualities, variety of colors and ease of care, has long gained popularity among flower growers.
Modern varieties of chrysanthemums amaze the imagination with their abundant flowering and beautiful chamomile-like or double flowers.
Meanwhile, breeders from all over the world are working to create new varieties of chrysanthemums.
With the onset of winter these ornamental plants They begin to delight with the bright, rich colors of their inflorescences. It is not surprising that flower growers very often purchase blooming compact chrysanthemums, which can be grown on their windowsills without any problems. Indoor chrysanthemums can easily be propagated at home, bloom for a long time and profusely and, in comparison with other indoor plants, are absolutely undemanding in care and have good resistance to various kinds of diseases and pests.
In their natural habitat, chrysanthemums grow in open ground, but thanks to the efforts of breeders, many low-growing and compact varieties have now been bred, specially designed for growing in pots. One of the most popular indoor varieties chrysanthemums are Golden Gloria, Old Gold, Gustav Grunwald, Morifolium and others.
Homemade chrysanthemum Features of care after purchase
When purchasing indoor chrysanthemums, you should Special attention give it to appearance. The plant must be strong and healthy, make sure there are no diseases or pests, otherwise an infected chrysanthemum can cause a lot of trouble for its owner, infecting existing plants, and especially difficult cases even die.
The purchased specimen should be placed away from other green pets for several weeks. Only after the end of this period, having made sure that homemade chrysanthemum healthy and does not pose a threat to the health of other plants, it can be placed in a permanent habitat. Otherwise, caring for indoor chrysanthemums will require minimal effort.
To save it decorative look and to prolong flowering, it is enough just to water it regularly and trim off dried leaves and flowers in time.
Caring for indoor chrysanthemum
Indoor chrysanthemum is a short-day crop that requires fairly cool conditions for its growth and development. Chrysanthemums feel best with the onset of autumn, when the length of daylight hours decreases and the temperature drops. These ornamental plants begin to bloom just during the period when the day length does not exceed 8 hours.
In apartment conditions, home chrysanthemum feels good at a temperature of 18-20C. In warmer air they begin to bloom poorly, despite even the most careful care. The buds appear, but they quickly bloom and wither just as quickly, and the leaves begin to dry out. If the chrysanthemums have formed too many buds, and you need to speed up the flowering process, then in this case it is necessary to remove part of the ovaries: this will help the buds open faster, and the blooming flowers will be larger in size.
After flowering has ended, the indoor chrysanthemum should be trimmed and wintered in a cold place where the air temperature does not exceed 3-5 C. With the onset of spring, home chrysanthemums should be transplanted into fresh substrate. This plant does not need to adhere to any strict soil acidity standards, but its reaction should not be too acidic.
Homemade chrysanthemum grows and develops very well in a loose, breathable, fertile substrate. To prepare it, it is enough to mix humus, garden soil, turf soil and slightly decomposed peat in equal volumes. In order for a beautiful bush to form in the future, the growing shoots of chrysanthemums must be pruned several times, and the resulting cuttings must be rooted.
A common mistake gardeners make is precisely the fact that they regret and do not prune the plant during the period of its active growth. As a result, a bare long chrysanthemum grows with very sparse flowering. Young chrysanthemums and rooted cuttings that have just begun to grow require weekly feeding with a comprehensive mineral fertilizer. It is also necessary to feed adult plants with the onset of a period of active growth and flowering.
The chrysanthemum must be protected from bright sun, however, a dim room is not suitable. the best option for this flower. It is best to choose a cool and bright window for it. With the onset of the first warm days and before the onset of autumn frosts, it is best to take the chrysanthemum pot out into the garden or onto the balcony.
Homemade chrysanthemum needs regular watering. Drying out the soil is harmful to this plant. You need to constantly ensure that the earthen ball in the pot is always slightly moist.
Homemade chrysanthemum: diseases and pests
As soon as insect pests (aphids, soil flies, thrips) appear on the plant, you should treat not only each of its leaves, but also the soil layer with any insecticide (karbofos, actellik, decis, topaz). You can add a little to the insecticide diluted according to the instructions. soap solution and thoroughly spray the entire plant with it.
After the solution has dried, it continues its action without causing any harm to the chrysanthemum. More often indoor chrysanthemum is subject to attack by insect pests if bouquets of flowers are often brought home and placed next to the plant. It is possible that during the warm season, some types of pests fly into an open, unprotected window and infect indoor plants.
In order for your home chrysanthemum to delight you with its long and abundant flowering for as long as possible, you need to promptly trim the wilted flowers and carefully pluck out the yellowed leaves. With proper care, this indoor plant retains its high decorative qualities for a long time.
Chrysanthemum is a flower that goes well in bouquets with many other plants and looks great on its own. A huge number of shades allows you to delight and “pleasant the eye” of any person.
But there are times when a chrysanthemum in a pot begins to fade, causing misunderstanding and grief for the owner.
- Adjust watering. Excessive watering leads to rotting of the root system
- Check the plant for spider mites that are sucking moisture from the plant
A chrysanthemum bought in a store needs to be replanted, but following certain rules:
- The flower needs to be allowed to get used to the new living conditions. After purchasing, do not replant the flower immediately, but give it 1-2 weeks to adapt.
- Repot the plant in a pot of the same size or 1-2 cm larger. A new pot that is too large can cause wilting.
- Taking the flower out of the pot, shake off the soil, carefully, without damaging the roots, remove most soil.
- Use the same type of soil as when you purchased it (flower, street, peat, etc.)
- Do not water the flower immediately after transplantation, do it after a few hours. In addition, after the first watering, the soil will become compacted; if necessary, it will have to be added.
- Make sure that after transplanting all the roots of the flower are in the ground. Otherwise, they may rot, which can subsequently destroy the entire flower.
Why don't homemade chrysanthemums bloom?
The reasons for the lack of flowering of domestic chrysanthemums may be the same as wilting, but the main ones are:
- The soil is too rich in nitrogen. In this case, the plant gains height well, bushes well, but does not produce the long-awaited flowering. It is recommended to use special fertilizers containing large amounts of potassium and phosphorus.
- Light mode. Chrysanthemum blossoms begin in autumn period time when daylight lasts about 8 hours. You can artificially provoke the appearance of buds if, in the summer, you cover the plant with a dark cap, for example, made of cardboard.
- Improper care and living conditions.
