Chrysanthemum is an incredibly beautiful flower. It is grown not only in open ground, but also in pots on window sills. At home, caring for such a plant has certain differences.
Chrysanthemums do not tolerate heat very well. Therefore, temperatures above 18 ° C negatively affect their condition and flowering, which may come to naught. The optimum temperature for chrysanthemums is considered to be + 15 ° C. In this case, it is impossible to keep the flower in the shade to maintain it, since he loves light very much. But here, too, must comply with the measure. Many flower growers do the following: at 6-7 p.m., they cover the chrysanthemums with a dark plastic bag, and remove it in the morning.
Home Chrysanthemum Care
For such flowers should be ensured constant care. Bringing home, do not put chrysanthemums next to other indoor plants. It is necessary to allocate a separate windowsill for them, then the stage of acclimatization will be much faster. This usually takes 1 to 3 weeks. After which it is necessary to fertilize. To do this, use nitrogen fertilizers. If the formation of buds has already begun, then it will be necessary to use potassium compositions for entering into the soil. Top dressing needs to be done 1 time in 2 weeks.
Watering chrysanthemums is necessary according to a special scheme. Remember, such plants do not like high humidity, otherwise the root system will begin to rot. However, the drying of the soil should also not be allowed, as the flower will wither. Therefore, it is considered optimal to water chrysanthemums 2-3 times a week.
In most cases, such plants form small buds at home. But you can make them larger and extend the flowering time. To do this, remove some of the small buds on the shoots. In addition, it is necessary to carry out timely pruning of the plant to prevent its growth in height. Otherwise, the buds will form only at the top of the flower. To combat this problem, you can also use special tools to prevent the rapid growth of chrysanthemums.
