Caring for chrysanthemums at home

Caring for a chrysanthemum at home will not bring any serious trouble; this flower is very unpretentious. Chrysanthemums live well on balconies and windowsills; they love coolness and fresh air. The only problem is that the air temperature is too hot., chrysanthemums do not like temperatures above twenty degrees and love ventilated rooms.

Caring for chrysanthemums at home:

- In the heat, the chrysanthemum stops blooming and stretches out, therefore, although it is better to keep chrysanthemums on the windowsill, they should be shaded from the hot sun.

- Chrysanthemums need to be watered two to three times a week, and should also be sprayed regularly.

- If the plant does not branch, you need to pinch the tip of the flower so that side shoots will appear. And in order to form large flowers, the first bud also needs to be pinched off.

- For chrysanthemums, you need to choose a large pot; after transplanting, after about two weeks, you need to feed the plant with liquid fertilizers. Periodically, you should change the soil for the plant, mixing humus with turf soil and sand.

- You should monitor the condition of the plant and respond in time to the appearance of pests and diseases. Chrysanthemum can be attacked by aphids and spider mites, which must be controlled with soap and water and pyrethrum or an insecticide. In case of disease, the plant must be treated with a fungicide.

- After the chrysanthemum has faded, it needs to be cut off and placed in a cold place for the winter.And in March it is necessary to transplant the chrysanthemum into new soil and carry out pruning to form a bush.

- In order for the chrysanthemum to bloom longer and be beautiful for a long time, all faded flowers and yellowed leaves should be removed in time.