How to Grow White Crystal Daisy? Detailed Guide to Care Methods and Precautions
White crystal daisy, also called little white daisy, is a very small and lovely herbaceous flower. The whole white crystal daisy plant is relatively short, so it can be used as ground cover flowers for landscaping, and can also be used to decorate flower beds, courtyards, and other places. Below let us take a look at the cultivation methods for white crystal daisy.
I. Growth Habits of White Crystal Daisy
White crystal daisy is native to Europe and likes a warm and humid living environment. Because its place of origin is at a relatively high latitude, white crystal daisy is relatively cold-tolerant and can safely overwinter above -5°C, so in southern China it can basically be cultivated in the open ground. White crystal daisy likes environments with light, but under high-temperature conditions above 30°C it will grow poorly. Below let us introduce the cultivation methods for white crystal daisy in detail.
II. Cultivation Methods for White Crystal Daisy
1. Soil
White crystal daisy is not strict about soil requirements. Under normal circumstances, it can grow normally in flower beds or beside trees. For home cultivation, if you want to grow it better, you can choose to plant it in fertile, loose loam or sandy loam, and the soil's air permeability should be good.
2. Water and Fertilizer Management
Care during the flowering period of white crystal daisy is the most critical, because the flowering period of white crystal daisy is relatively long, and it can bloom from winter solstice to early summer, with the full bloom period from March to May. During this period it needs relatively large amounts of nutrients. During the flowering period, apply fertilizer once every 20-30 days; during the growth period, apply fertilizer once every half month. Do not water too frequently; water once every 7-10 days, and keeping the soil moist is sufficient.
3. Temperature
White crystal daisy is cold-tolerant, but not tolerant of high temperatures. The most suitable temperature for growth is 15-25°C. Below -5°C it can safely overwinter; above 30°C, the plant will grow poorly. Therefore, in winter, control the temperature above 0°C. If the environment is below -5°C for a long time, the leaves will be frostbitten, dry up, and turn yellow, but as the temperature rises, they will gradually recover without affecting growth. In summer, when the temperature rises, it will accelerate flower withering, so place it in a cool and ventilated place to extend the flowering period.
4. Light
Most flowering plants need the care of sunlight, and white crystal daisy is certainly no exception. White crystal daisy likes a sunny but relatively cool environment. If there is insufficient sunlight, the flowers will develop poorly, or the flowers will fall quickly. For home care, you can place it on a south-facing windowsill, which provides both sunlight and guaranteed ventilation.