Chrysanthemums - growing and care

Chrysanthemums belong to the Asteraceae or Asteraceae family. This genus includes more than 200 species of herbaceous, annual and perennial plants. The name of chrysanthemums means "golden flower" in Greek, which is associated with yellow inflorescences. In Japan, chrysanthemum is considered a symbol of longevity.

Chrysanthemums - growing and care

A sunny and sublime place is what chrysanthemums need. The cultivation of these plants is not difficult. It is important to remember that chrysanthemums are thermophilic plants. Lack of light leads to stretching of the shoots and violation of the timing of flowering. Chrysanthemums prefer neutral or slightly acidic soils with high permeability and good drainage. Before planting, you need to add rotted manure, compost, peat to poor soils.

Chrysanthemum really needs moisture, especially before flowering, it must be watered abundantly. To do this, use soft or rainwater. Adequate moisture is necessary for the normal development of the plant.

Chrysanthemum periodically needs fertilization, you can use organic as well as mineral fertilizers. Young plants need to be fed with nitrogen fertilizers, which contribute to an increase in green mass, flower growth and a positive effect on the color of the leaves. Phosphorus-potassium fertilizers help to improve and normalize the flowering of plants, they increase their immunity. Top dressing is done only at the root, since mineral fertilizers, when they get on the leaves, cause a burn. Feeding chicken droppings and burnt mullein also has a positive effect on the plant.