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

Did you know? In ancient times, chrysanthemums were given many symbolic meanings. For example: auspiciousness, longevity. Then in modern times they have been given even more meanings. For example: remembrance, reliable love, parting, patience, purity, strength, and so on, too many to list. 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 avoid blazing sun exposure.

Generally, bonsai enthusiasts like me who live in cities do not have the chance to plant in the ground, so today I will mainly talk about how to grow it 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 and taken root, pot them up on a cloudy day. Choose sandy soil with good drainage and aeration and rich in humus. Right after planting, place them in a shady spot for care and water thoroughly. Once they are growing well, move them into the sunlight to grow.

When watering a chrysanthemum bonsai, be reasonable; what is called reasonable is timely and appropriate. Water the plant according to local conditions and temperature and other factors. There is a saying that goes well: those who know how to grow flowers are the ones who kill them by drying. So when the bonsai pot soil is not dry, do not water. When watering, you can also take a look, use a small iron trowel to turn over the pot soil a bit, and see whether the soil inside is dry. This is because it depends on the potting soil mix you have prepared.

Generally, place the chrysanthemum bonsai on a balcony so it gets more sun; plants do not die from sun exposure. More sun is what allows the plant to grow better. The key to fertilizing is whether it has been finally planted in place; at this time, apply plenty of base fertilizer in the pot. But generally, if we have the conditions, we can go into the mountains to dig some humus soil; this kind of soil can be used for several years without fertilizing.

Chrysanthemum bonsai is relatively prone to aphids; 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; all of that is fine.