How to Grow Stunning Chrysanthemums

Chrysanthemums are great flowering plants for short term display. They can be grown indoors or outdoors with proper care. Below you will find the much needed info for growing Chrysanthemums as well as propagating, fertilizing, and tips for growing stunning Chrysanthemums.

Scientific Name:

Chrysanthemums

Common Names:

Pot Chrysanthemums

Pot Mums

Description:

Chrysanthemums are beautiful plants and do best when grown in pots. Chrysanthemums come in many colors; white and pink being the most common. Their flowers are great for centerpieces and for short term cut flower arrangements. They are short term plants but following the instructions below will insure longevity and beauty.

Flowers:

Various colors and shapes.

Elements:

Light: Prefers bright light.

Temperatures: Does well in day temperatures of 60-75 degrees F and nights as cool as 45 degrees F.

Water: Partly dry to dry. Allow soil to dry in between waterings.

Care and Maintenance:

When growing Chrysanthemums flowers last longer with bright indirect light and cool indoor nights. Never fertilize while flowering or you will injure your Chrysanthemum. Avoid over watering as it will cause wilting flowers and yellow leaves.

In the springs cut stems back to 2-4 inches and place indoors in a bright location or plant outside in direct sun or part shade. When new growth begins, water often to insure moist, but not soggy, soil. Insure a well drained location to insure beautiful Chrysanthemums. Early springs is also the best time to start fertilizing. Do not fertilize while flowering. Chrysanthemums will begin to flower vigorously when longer nights begin to take place.

Prune to desired shape until mid-summer. After your Chrysanthemums have flowered, gradually reduce watering frequency as leaves begin to drop.

In the winter keep Chrysanthemums in a cool, dark place with barely damp soil until Spring. Some variates of Chrysanthemums will not survive winter outdoors. If planting outdoors insure that Chrysanthemums your are growing are hardy to your area. If not plant in a pot anf bring indoors.

Chrysanthemums grow better in indoor home conditions. They will grow taller and flower more than in traditional commercial settings.

Fertilizing:

Fertilize when new growth appears every 2-4 weeks. DO NOT Fertilize during flowering period.

Propagation:

Propagate by dividing or stem cuttings.

Common Pests, Problems and Diseases:

Wilting flowers: Caused by over watering

Yellow leaves: Caused by over watering.

Whitefly

Spider mites

Aphids

Thrips

Mealy bugs

*Avoid using pesticides or fertilizers during flowering seasons. Attempt to control pest during non-flowering seasons.*