How to cultivate Dutch chrysanthemums in autumn
Let's talk about how to cultivate Dutch chrysanthemums in autumn and the related experience of flower planting, focusing on the detailed methods for autumn maintenance of Dutch chrysanthemums:
Soon it will be the National Day! Suddenly, I remembered a kind of flower whose blooming period is around the National Day, so it is often used to decorate squares and roadsides as a flower bed arrangement. The name of this flower is Dutch chrysanthemum!
Dutch chrysanthemums come in many varieties, with bright colors and lovely flower shapes. Dutch chrysanthemums are multi-branched and have many flower buds, and it is especially spectacular to see thousands of Dutch chrysanthemum potted plants together! Moreover, Dutch chrysanthemums are also very suitable for growing as potted plants at home, not only enhancing the decoration of the home but also being easy to care for, making it very convenient to grow. Therefore, I recommend that flower enthusiasts grow a few pots of Dutch chrysanthemums at home.
So, how should Dutch chrysanthemums be planted?
Dutch chrysanthemums are usually propagated by sowing. They can be sown in spring or autumn, with February to May being suitable in spring, and August to October in autumn. Seeds sown during these two periods grow the fastest and best, and they also have a longer blooming period because the conditions such as temperature and humidity are more suitable. Therefore, whether planting in scenic areas or at home, it is best to choose these two periods.
How to cultivate Dutch chrysanthemums in autumn
Dutch chrysanthemums can also be propagated by division and cutting. Typically, Dutch chrysanthemums can be divided every three years, and cuttings are most suitable during the transition period between spring and summer.
For Dutch chrysanthemums, sunlight and ventilation are the two most important factors among all!
Dutch chrysanthemums love the sun very much, you could say they become more beautiful with exposure, and the larger the sun, the more "wild" the Dutch chrysanthemum flowers bloom! Therefore, when growing Dutch chrysanthemums, flower enthusiasts must find a place with good lighting to meet the plant's need for sunshine, otherwise the flowers will be fewer and not achieve the desired full-pot effect.
Dutch chrysanthemums have a relatively high demand for fertilizer, so when planting, flower enthusiasts need to place some base fertilizer at the bottom of the flower pot, such as decomposed chicken or duck manure or compound fertilizer. During the growing period, flower enthusiasts should fertilize Dutch chrysanthemums once every half month, and also fertilize before and after the blooming period to supplement nutrients.