Chrysanthemum needs no special introduction - it is quite popular among flower growers. The plant is undemanding, it is not difficult to care for it, and at the time of flowering, the chrysanthemum is very beautiful.
Chrysanthemum can be described as a plant with short daylight hours. She prefers coolness. Chrysanthemum is capable of blooming and growing at room temperature, but it is better to withstand a temperature of 10-15 degrees for it.
Chrysanthemum at a temperature warmer than eighteen degrees feels bad - the buds can dry out, the leaves turn yellow, and the inflorescences fade faster. This is especially true for plants that have recently been brought from the store and have not yet had time to get used to their new place of residence. Plants grown from cuttings get used to home conditions and are quite resistant to high temperatures.
The lighting for the plant must be adjusted in a certain way. Domestic chrysanthemum is very light-requiring, but short daylight hours are most suitable for it. This is approximately eight hours. If the sun's rays are direct, you will need to arrange shading.
Chrysanthemum watering is carried out so that the soil is constantly moist. Chrysanthemum roots do not tolerate drying out very well. The air humidity can be any, but if the air is too dry, bathing or spraying will not harm it. During flowering, the chrysanthemum must be fed by all means - choose fertilizer for flowering plants and "treat" the chrysanthemum about once a week.
Chrysanthemum can be transplanted at the same frequency as most indoor flowers, that is, once a year. There are almost no special requirements for the composition of the land. The only thing to watch out for is that the soil is not acidic. When transplanting potted chrysanthemums, you can take simple garden soil. If you want to get a looser and more nutritious mixture, add humus, leafy soil and peat in equal proportions to it.
After the chrysanthemum has faded, it must be cut off and winterized - the temperature during the dormant period for it must be maintained at +2 degrees. You can put the chrysanthemum in a cool cellar. It should be transplanted into fresh soil in early spring, when the shoots will grow. After the plant has finally developed, you can cut young cuttings from it.
Chrysanthemum can be propagated by dividing the bush or cuttings.
