Potted fragrant chrysanthemum
Maintenance Tips for Potted Fragrant Chrysanthemum (Fullet Daisy): (1) Potting: Xiangju is commonly propagated through cuttings and typically reaches maturity in 2-3 years. It's best to purchase seedlings from March to April. If you're looking to grow small seedlings, you can sow seeds in spring. The pot should be a purple clay pot, hexagonal pot, or rectangular pot. The soil mix should consist of garden soil, manure, and sand in a ratio of 6:1:3. Planting should take place from late March to early April. A layer of coarse charcoal or broken tiles should be placed at the bottom of the pot for drainage, followed by decomposed cake fertilizer or hoof as base fertilizer. After planting, water thoroughly. The next day, water again to ensure the roots are well settled in the soil. (2) Pruning: Potted chrysanthemums can be shaped into natural forms, with layered clouds or curved structures. Typically, there are 3-4 main branches divided into 3-4 layers, with lower branches larger and upper ones smaller. The lower branches can also be trained to grow longer, hanging over the edge of the pot. Pruning should be done during the slow growth periods, such as March to April or August to September. Gerbera branches are delicate and brittle, so care must be taken when shaping them, avoiding excessive force. During the growing season, it’s crucial to prune and pinch back the tips of the chrysanthemum. Remove dense, long, and crossing branches regularly. In mid-May, when the new shoots reach 8-10 cm, they should be cut back to 2-4 cm. Remove any extra branches between layers, then place the plant in a sunny area. After 10-20 days, new shoots will emerge, producing soft, silvery-gray leaves that look stunning. As the new shoots grow, the older leaves at the base will gradually die off. These should be removed before and after pruning. By mid to late July, if the new growth is vigorous, you can top the plant once or twice. (3) Fertilization and Watering: Xiangju requires careful fertilization—starting with light applications and gradually increasing the amount, ensuring a balanced mix of nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium. During the growing season, apply diluted cake fertilizer every 10-15 days. In the late growth stage and after flowering, use phosphorus and potassium-based fertilizers. You can also spray 0.2% urea and 0.1% potassium dihydrogen phosphate on the foliage. Organic fertilizers must be fully decomposed. Avoid fertilizing during high temperatures, or use only small amounts of inorganic fertilizer. Potted chrysanthemums should be repotted every two years. Apply base fertilizer during autumn or when repotting, using 20-100 grams of decomposed cake fertilizer or manure per pot. Watering is critical for Xiangju. It should be done in a timely and appropriate manner, ensuring thorough watering. Adjust watering frequency based on growth stage, temperature, and humidity. Water once daily or every other day in spring and autumn, twice a day in summer, and once every 7-10 days in winter. Ensure no wilting occurs due to dehydration. Watering amounts should vary depending on the growth stage and climate. During the flowering period, maintain moderate soil moisture to support seed development and avoid overwatering. Xiangju is very sensitive to waterlogging, so check for standing water before the rainy season and drain it promptly after rain. (4) Pest and Disease Control: Chrysanthemums are generally resistant to diseases and pests, but some common issues include leaf black spots, brown spots, powdery mildew, spider mites, aphids, scale insects, and leaf-eating pests. Monitor regularly and treat promptly. For spot disease, use 50% carbendazim or 75% chlorothalonil diluted 800-1000 times. For powdery mildew, apply 1000 times diluted triadimefon. Aphid infestations require immediate spraying with imipenem at 1000 times dilution. For scale insects, spray 40% speed killing 2-3 times at 1000 times dilution. Red spider mites can be treated with 15% broom emulsifiable concentrate at 2000 times dilution. Stainless Steel Non-standard Bearing Stainless Steel Miniature Bearings,Stainless Steel Deep Groove Ball Bearings,Non Standard Stainless Steel Bearings,Non Standard Ball Bearing Yuyao Shuguang stainless steel bearing Co., LTD , https://www.shuguangbearing.com