Indoor Chrysanthemum: Practical Recommendations for Growing

The popularity of garden chrysanthemums could not leave indifferent breeders, who successfully were able to breed varieties that are perfectly suitable for growing in indoor conditions. The most popular in indoor floriculture are compact globular chrysanthemums, referring to the species "Korean chrysanthemum." They are distinguished by their small size, abundant flowering and rather high resistance to dry air in the premises. In addition to the external appeal of chrysanthemum, it is also distinguished by its excellent phytoncide properties. So, the essential oils contained in its foliage kill more than 60% of the pathogenic bacteria and microbes that are in the room.

When buying a plant, you must pay attention to its general condition: the leaves should have a good turgor, and the buds should be dense, not withered. Be sure to check if the plant has aphids, mites or mealybugs; Also, there should be no signs of black or white patchiness, rust, rot.

Having brought home the acquired plant, put it separately from other plants, even for a weekly quarantine. If during this time no signs of disease or pests have appeared, you can put it to other plants. Otherwise, always treat with insecticides or fungicides.

The location for successful growth of chrysanthemum is very important. The ideal condition for her in the room is a cool light window - a temperature of about 18 degrees. If the temperature is lower, you will be able to keep the decorativeness of the plant much longer, and if higher, you will have to sprinkle it at least once a day. During the growing of chrysanthemum and, especially its flowering, it is very important to feed. Carry them out once a week half the rate of fertilizer indicated on the package. For fertilizing it is necessary to use a complex fertilizer for flowering plants or conventional potash phosphorus fertilizer .

The complete drying of the earth coma has an extremely negative effect on the condition of the plant, but it is also not worthwhile to make a "swamp" in the pot. Watering should be not very frequent, but abundant, so that all the room is well soaked with water.

Obligatory removal of faded flowers and yellowed foliage is mandatory - this will significantly prolong the vegetation period of the plant. With proper care, chrysanthemum is able to please its flowering until the New Year holidays.

When the last flower wilts, it will be necessary to cut off all the shoots, leaving the glazes 2-3 cm high from the ground. Never be afraid to cut your chrysanthemum! Pruning for her is vital. If, by the time of cutting, your chrysanthemum has released new root shoots, it is not necessary to trim them - remove only the old shoots. After pruning, the plant should be sent to rest. The ideal temperature for wintering is +3 degrees, although temporary temperature reduction is allowed.

With the advent of spring (in March) chrysanthemum should be transplanted into a new soil - light, but nutritious - if necessary, then you need to increase the pot volume. The shoots that appeared by this time are cut again, the strongest of them can be used for rooting. Now chrysanthemum requires a bright location with an air temperature of not below +10 degrees. During the active vegetation period, it is useful to keep the plant outdoors - in the garden or on an open sunny balcony. If the plant remains in the pot for the summer, make sure that the earthen does not dry out.

With all these simple rules, room chrysanthemum will delight you with lush and plentiful flowering for many years.