Celestial chrysanthemum, also known as tiger skin chrysanthemum and tiger skin chrysanthemum, is an annual herbaceous plant of the Asteraceae family. Native to North America, it is now widely distributed in most parts of China, mostly on river beaches, roadsides, grasslands and hillsides. The plant height of the chrysanthemum is 20-60cm, the whole plant is covered with fine pubescence, the leaves are alternate, the tongue-like flowers are light yellow, the base is brownish-purple, its flowering period is usually in June to October, the chrysanthemum is a plant with strong adaptability and easy to cultivate, with ornamental and medicinal value. Today, I will introduce to you the growth habits and planting methods of Tianren chrysanthemum.
First, the growth environment.
Celestial chrysanthemum is a warm-climate plant that grows in a sunny and well-ventilated environment. Chrysanthemum is drought tolerant and heat-resistant, and can bloom normally in high temperatures in summer, with bright flower colors, but it is less resistant to cold.
It likes light, has a certain shade tolerance, likes fertilizer, does not have strict requirements for soil, and can grow in a variety of soil types, but is most suitable for well-drained and fertile sandy loam.
Second, the method of reproduction.
The propagation methods of chrysanthemum mainly include sowing propagation and dividing propagation.
Sowing time: spring and summer. Spread the seeds evenly in the soil, cover with a thin layer of soil, gently compact, and water.
Propagation is carried out in the spring, where the mother plant is divided into several small plants and planted separately in the soil.
3. Planting technology.
1.Land preparation: Before planting chrysanthemum, the soil needs to be deeply tilled, weeds and stones are removed, and an appropriate amount of compound fertilizer is applied to improve the fertility of the soil.
2.Planting: Choose well-drained, sunny terrain for planting, usually the chrysanthemum can be planted in strip sowing or sprinkling, and gently rake the soil after sowing to make the seeds fully contact with the soil.
3.Watering: During the growth period of chrysanthemum, it is necessary to keep the soil moist, especially in the dry season, to water in time to avoid excessive drought affecting growth. At the same time, it is also necessary to pay attention to drainage to avoid problems such as root rot caused by stagnant water. Tianren chrysanthemum likes a humid environment, and the suitable environmental humidity is about 70%.
4.Fertilization: During the growth of the chrysanthemum, it is necessary to fertilize at the right time. Generally, foliar fertilizer or slow-release fertilizer is used for fertilization, pay attention to control the amount and concentration of fertilizer, avoid burning roots, the main principle is the principle of light fertilizer diligent application, thin fertilizer less application and so on.
5.Pruning: Proper pruning is required during the growth of chrysanthemum, and when 6 true leaves appear, topping treatment can be carried out to promote the opening of side buds, and when the plant is aging, the residual branches should be cleaned up in time.
Fourth, management and maintenance.
The management and maintenance of chrysanthemum mainly include weeding, pest control and overwintering management. Weeding should be carried out regularly to avoid weeds competing with plants for nutrients;In terms of pest control, we should pay attention to the growth of plants, and find and take control measures in timeIn terms of overwintering management, it is necessary to pay attention to taking warm measures to prevent plants from being damaged by frost.
The above is the growth habit and planting method of the chrysanthemum, if you are interested in the planting of the chrysanthemum, welcome to comment and like and follow**, pay attention to the flowers, and the beauty comes unexpectedly.