Making chrysanthemum bonsai requires great care, otherwise you won't get a full, bursting pot.

Did you know? In ancient times, chrysanthemums were given many symbolic meanings. For example: auspiciousness and longevity. Then in modern times they have been given even more meanings. For example: remembrance, reliable love, parting, endurance, purity, strength, and so many more. Different chrysanthemum varieties have different symbolic meanings. So next, the bonsai craftsman will teach everyone how to make a chrysanthemum bonsai.

Chrysanthemum is a good material for making bonsai, because it is highly adaptable and does not have very high requirements for its growing environment. However, everyone should still understand some simple characteristics of this plant. For example: it likes moisture and dislikes being scorched by the sun.

Generally, bonsai enthusiasts like me who live in the city do not have the opportunity to plant in the ground, so today I will mainly talk about how to grow them in pots. Choosing a good variety and tree shape is the key to making a bonsai; for bonsai, it is all about the shape. But there are many chrysanthemum varieties, and generally it is better to choose the small-flowered types.

After the plants have generally survived, pot them on a cloudy day. Choose a sandy soil with good drainage and air permeability and rich in humus. Right after planting, place them in a shady spot for care and water thoroughly. Once they are growing well, just move them into the sunlight to grow.

When watering a chrysanthemum bonsai, you must be reasonable, and reasonable means timely and appropriate. Water the plant according to local conditions, temperature and other factors. There is a saying that goes well: those who know how to grow flowers have theirs die from drying out. So when the bonsai pot soil is not dry, do not water. When watering, you can also take a look and use a small iron trowel to turn over the pot soil to see whether the soil inside is dry. Because it depends on the situation of the pot soil you have mixed.

Generally, place the chrysanthemum bonsai on a balcony to get more sun; plants do not die from sun exposure. More sun is what lets plants grow better. The key to fertilizing lies in whether it has been planted in a fixed spot, and at this time you should apply enough base fertilizer in the pot. However, if we have the conditions, we can go into the mountains and dig up some humus soil; this kind of soil can be used for several years without fertilizing.

Chrysanthemum bonsai is relatively prone to aphids, and at this time just dilute pesticide and spray it on them. Chrysanthemums have many benefits; I personally quite like drinking chrysanthemum tea. After the chrysanthemums bloom, everyone can also pick the flowers, dry them in the sun and steep them in water to drink; both are fine.

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