Room chrysanthemums are very fond of fresh air and coolness. If you want to "make friends" with her, then the window without direct rays of light and a temperature of about 15-18 ° C will contribute to this. Room flowers of chrysanthemum very badly tolerate heat. If you notice that the flowering has stopped and the room chrysanthemum withers, it is likely that it is too hot and there is not enough air. Now consider the basic rules of care for this flower.
How to grow a room chrysanthemum?
For the successful cultivation of this plant, certain conditions must be created. Although this flower is not whimsical, some rules will have to be learned.
Lighting. Direct sunlight is harmful to chrysanthemum. The ideal place for it is a well-lit window sill, which should be shaded during the hottest hours of the day.
Watering. Such indoor flowers as chrysanthemums are very fond of copious watering. The soil must be constantly moist, but not too moist. During active growth, it is enough to water twice a week.
Air humidity. Periodically spray the flower from the spray gun. This procedure is not vital, but it is necessary for refreshment. It is best to do this in the morning or evening.
How to transplant a room chrysanthemum?
Young plants are transplanted annually. Adults can be transplanted as needed every two years. For the transplant, the usual garden soil with the addition of sand and humus is good enough. For abundant flowering, you can add a little bird droppings. Chrysanthemums do not grow only in acidic soils. Before transplanting the indoor chrysanthemum, it is better to dip the soil with boiling water and dry it.
Indoor Chrysanthemum: Reproduction
After flowering, the plant should be allowed to rest for a while. All stems that have faded should be cut. If you notice that there are young shoots from the root, they can be left. During this period, caring for the chrysanthemum room suggests her being in a dark and cool place. Ideal basement, the plant will gain strength. Do not forget to water the flower from time to time so that the roots do not wither. With such care, room chrysanthemum is successfully prepared for the spring, when reproduction begins.
Reproduction is carried out in two ways: by cuttings or by dividing the bush. A simpler and more reliable way is to divide the bush. When the shoots are in the stage of intensive growth, you can start working. From one bush after wintering, you can get up to six young shoots. Prepare pots with fertile soil, plant there plants and pour abundantly. In the same year you can expect flowering.
Cuttings propagation is a longer process. From the mother's bush cuttings cut 10 cm long and planted in prepared soil. Plant should be 1.5 cm and then cover with glass or film. In the process, always ventilate the beds and watch the temperature, it should be about 20 ° C. After all the cuttings take root, they can be planted in pots. Upon reaching
Diseases of indoor chrysanthemums
Among the diseases of the flower, powdery mildew often occurs. As a rule, gray plaque is observed on peduncles and leaves. The cause of its occurrence is high humidity. To eliminate powdery mildew, spray the flower with a fungicide.
If the flower you found fluffy deposits of ash color, the plant is affected by gray rot. At the same time, the edges of the sheets begin to burn and brown spots appear. To eliminate this problem, plants must be placed in a well-lit place, where there is good air circulation. Spray the foundation.
If the air is too dry, there is a risk of a red spider mite. Very often chrysanthemums undergo septoriosis. On the leaves there are brown spots with a yellow border. Fight with the disease can be with the help of foundation, for a while, cancel the spraying and reduce watering.