How to divide chrysanthemums into pots? Master these 5 basic points
When it comes to chrysanthemums, they have always been regarded as flowers for commemorating the deceased, but this is actually not the case. Chrysanthemums are one of the Four Gentlemen, and in ancient times they were always a plant used by Chinese literati and scholars to express their aspirations or integrity as a metaphor. Secondly, chrysanthemum petals are very large, and the colors are also diverse, so keeping them on a home balcony is very nice. However, chrysanthemums also need to be divided into pots, so today we will talk about how to divide chrysanthemums into pots.
1. Time for dividing into pots
The best time to divide chrysanthemums into pots is when the weather is warm, such as April-May. After entering spring, it is the peak growing season for plants, so the timing of dividing into pots is crucial for the later growth of chrysanthemums.
2. Choice of potting soil
After dividing into pots, we need to replace the soil. We should choose slightly acidic soil, and it should also be loose, fertile, breathable and well-draining, because good soil can be very beneficial for the later growth of chrysanthemums, and can even produce large flowers.
3. How to water
For chrysanthemums, we need to pay attention whether there is too much or too little water, because when chrysanthemums do not have enough water, the leaves on the stems will turn yellow, and the edges of the petals will also have yellow edges. If there is too much water, we need to drain it away, because waterlogging will prevent the chrysanthemum roots from breathing normally and will cause the roots to die. So when watering, we must pay attention to the dryness and wetness of the potting soil, and do not water randomly.
4. Prune in time
In the early stage of growth, chrysanthemums will grow many tender shoots. If they are not pruned in time, these tender shoots will absorb a lot of nutrients, so when they bloom later, due to insufficient nutrients, the flowers produced will not be large and the colors will not be vivid. Therefore, timely pruning helps the roots and stems retain nutrients.
Besides dividing chrysanthemums into pots, there are many other ways to propagate chrysanthemums, such as cuttings, division, grafting, etc. Each method has points that need attention. If you want to learn these propagation techniques, be sure to follow me. Secondly, chrysanthemums not only grow well, but also have many benefits. Many people like to drink chrysanthemum tea, which has the functions of clearing heat and detoxifying, reducing summer heat and easing internal heat. So if we keep a pot at home, when necessary we can also pick the flowers, dry them, and brew them as tea.