How to grow globe chrysanthemums so they burst into a full pot, and what is the difference between candy chrysanthemums and globe chrysanthemums?
The flowers of the globe chrysanthemum are usually spherical, with dense and neatly arranged petals, and come in a rich variety of colors, including pink, purple, and white.
If you want the globe chrysanthemum to reach a lush, pot-bursting state, it needs careful care in many aspects. Soil is the foundation for the growth of the globe chrysanthemum. You should choose loose, fertile, well-drained soil rich in humus. Leaf mold, peat soil, and perlite can be mixed in appropriate proportions to ensure the soil's air permeability and water retention, providing a good growing environment for the root system of the globe chrysanthemum.
Second, lighting conditions are crucial. The globe chrysanthemum likes a sunny environment, but during high summer temperatures, moderate shading is needed to prevent strong sunlight from scorching the leaves and flowers. In spring and autumn, it should receive enough light each day to promote photosynthesis and benefit flower bud differentiation and growth. Temperature control also cannot be ignored. The suitable growing temperature for the globe chrysanthemum is between 15°C and 25°C. In winter, keep it warm to avoid frost damage; during high summer temperatures, take ventilation and cooling measures to ensure it can grow healthily at a suitable temperature.
During the vigorous growth period, keep the soil moist but not overly wet; in winter, reduce watering and keep the soil slightly dry to prevent root rot. Fertilizing is key to the vigorous growth of the globe chrysanthemum. During the growing period, apply a diluted compound fertilizer once every 15 to 20 days. Before the flowering period, increase phosphorus and potassium fertilizer to help promote flower bud formation and blooming.
Regular pruning is also very necessary for the globe chrysanthemum to burst into a full pot. Promptly cutting off dead branches, diseased branches, and spent flowers not only keeps the plant looking neat but also promotes the sprouting of new branches and increases the number of flowers. To make the globe chrysanthemum burst into a full pot, it needs careful attention in aspects such as soil, light, temperature, water, fertilizing, and pruning.
Candy chrysanthemums and globe chrysanthemums differ significantly in appearance, growth habits, and application scenarios. In terms of appearance, candy chrysanthemum flowers are usually smaller and more delicate, with more loosely arranged petals and rich, vivid colors. Globe chrysanthemum flowers, by contrast, are relatively larger and more compact, with petals densely clustered together to form a round, full sphere, and the overall flower shape is more regular.
In terms of growth habits, candy chrysanthemums have relatively high light requirements, adapt to warm and sunny environments, and have a certain degree of drought tolerance. Globe chrysanthemums have a broader range of adaptability to temperature and humidity; they can grow well under relatively warm conditions and can also survive in a certain degree of low-temperature environment.
The two also differ in flowering period. The flowering period of candy chrysanthemums is relatively short and concentrated in a specific season. The flowering period of globe chrysanthemums is longer and offers better ornamental continuity. In terms of application scenarios, because of their small and cute appearance, candy chrysanthemums are often used to accent flower beds and flower borders, as well as in the arrangement of small potted plants, adding a lively atmosphere to a space. Because of their full flower shape and longer flowering period, globe chrysanthemums are often used in large flower beds, flower exhibitions, and similar occasions, and can create a strong visual effect.
Only by paying attention to the above care tips and their differences can the globe chrysanthemum bloom in a lush form.