How to Grow Button Daisies? Detailed Guide to Cultivation Methods and Precautions
Although button daisies look rather small, they are very numerous, and the density of the flower heads is very high, gathering into a dome shape. They are very suitable for growing as ornamentals. So how do you grow button daisies?
1. How to grow button daisies?
1. Soil: Button daisies are not demanding about soil, but it is best to plant them in loose, fertile, moist loam or sandy loam.
2. Sowing: Button daisies are generally grown from seed, usually sown in September-October. When sowing, scatter the seeds over the soil in a flowerpot, cover with a little soil, keep moist, and wait for germination.
3. Light and temperature: Button daisies like a sunny environment; insufficient light leads to poor growth and flowering, so they should be kept in a sunny spot. The suitable growing temperature for button daisies is 15°C-25°C. Below minus 5°C they suffer frost damage, so they should be kept indoors; above 30°C growth is poor, so they should be kept in a cool, ventilated place.
4. Water and fertilizer management: Button daisies like a moist environment; normally just keep the soil moist, but it must not be too wet, otherwise it will cause root rot. After the button daisy seedlings become established, apply a light topdressing to promote strong seedling growth. During the growing period, fertilize once every half month with a nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium compound fertilizer in a ratio of 2:1:2.
5. Pest and disease control: The tender stems of button daisies are easily attacked by aphids. If aphids are found, they can be sprayed with 2.5% rotenone diluted 500 times with water, or with imidacloprid 10-15g mixed with water at 5000-7500 times dilution.
2. The flower language of button daisies
The button daisy is a fragrant plant with a fresh aroma. The British believe that this aroma can purify the surrounding air, so to guard against air pollution, it is often planted near homes. Therefore, the flower language of the button daisy is clarity.
Button daisies are pleasantly fragrant, can purify the air, and are very suitable for ornament, able to make people feel relaxed and happy. If you like button daisies, you can try growing them.