Each type of flower has different growing characteristics. Understanding and mastering this, gardeners can adjust and control the growth of flowers to bloom at the desired time. The ways to plant and care for chrysanthemums to bloom beautifully during the Lunar New Year of 2024 are information that many people are interested in.
Chrysanthemum plants are herbaceous (also known as grassy), ranging from 30-80 cm tall. They branch out and the stems are brittle and easily breakable, but it depends on each different species of chrysanthemum.
The leaves are usually simple and toothed. The color of the leaves can be dark or light green, large or small, thick or thin depending on the different chrysanthemum varieties.
The flowers have many petals and can be divided into double flowers (multiple flower circles arranged together on one blossom) and single flowers (only one flower circle arranged on the blossom).
The plant has a clustered root form, spreading horizontally rather than growing deep into the ground. In addition, the roots have developed auxiliary roots, which help the plant absorb water and nutrients.
Chrysanthemums are one of the most loved flowers during the Lunar New Year, especially in the southern provinces. Chrysanthemums are loved for being easy to grow, vibrant colors, long-lasting freshness, and their feng shui significance. According to that, chrysanthemums are believed to symbolize life, increase fortune and bring joy to the house. Placing small pots of chrysanthemums or arranging chrysanthemum flowers can help stabilize the fortune in the house. In addition, chrysanthemums also symbolize survival, filial piety, and nobility…
Chrysanthemums are easy to grow and live plants, suitable for the climate and soil conditions of many regions in our country. Chrysanthemums can be planted year-round, but the main season for chrysanthemums is still the Lunar New Year. Therefore, in order for chrysanthemums to bloom during the Lunar New Year, growers need to understand the technique and have experience.
How to determine the sowing time for chrysanthemums to bloom during the Lunar New Year of 2024
According to many gardeners, the time from sowing to blooming of chrysanthemums is about 60-65 days. Subtracting the Lunar New Year date, the appropriate time to start sowing chrysanthemum seeds can be calculated.
Therefore, with the Lunar New Year of Giap Thin falling on February 10, 2024 (according to the Gregorian calendar), the time to start sowing chrysanthemum seeds will be around the end of November – early December 2023.
In addition, it is necessary to pay attention to the weather forecast. If it is very cold, sow the seeds 4-5 days earlier, if it is less cold, sow the seeds 2-3 days earlier.
How to care for chrysanthemums to bloom during the Lunar New Year of 2024
Watering, pruning: When planting chrysanthemums, it is important to provide enough water for the plant’s development. Too much water will cause the plant to become watery and rot the roots, leading to death. Lack of water will cause the plant to become stunted and wither. Only by providing enough water can the plant develop healthy, beautiful flowers.
In order to ensure that chrysanthemums grow well and bloom abundantly, growers must regularly check and cut off the shoots that grow on the leaf axils, leaving only 3 to 4 branches to concentrate nutrients for the flowers.
An important note is that during the process of planting and caring for chrysanthemums, growers should not dig the soil to eliminate weeds, but rather pull out the weeds by hand to avoid breaking the roots of the plants, affecting their growth and development.
Regulate heat and light: Chrysanthemums are very sensitive to light and temperature. High temperature and excessive light can stimulate early flowering, especially during the budding phase. In this case, growers can use shade nets to reduce the plant’s exposure to sunlight, helping the flowers to bloom at the desired time. Conversely, in seasons with insufficient light, light bulbs can be used to adjust the flowering time of chrysanthemums.
Fertilizing: To ensure the vigorous growth and beauty of chrysanthemum plants, it is necessary to provide them with sufficient nutrients. Fertilization includes two stages: base fertilization before sowing and top dressing during the plant’s growth stage. The fertilizers should be diluted with water and applied to the root area, avoiding direct application on the leaves as it will cause leaf yellowing.
Pest and disease control: Growers need to pay special attention to regularly check the growth and development process of chrysanthemums to prevent diseases, ensure the plants’ growth, abundant blooming, and beauty.
Techniques for getting chrysanthemums to bloom during the Lunar New Year of 2024
If the flowers have the ability to bloom earlier than expected, you need to slow down the flowering process by watering with urea fertilizer at a ratio of 10 grams per 10 liters of water, watering twice a day (morning and afternoon) to prolong the plant’s growth period. This should be done when the plant is 50 days old.
If the flowers are likely to bloom later than expected, you can address this by suspending watering for 1-2 days to have the plant show severe signs of water shortage. When the leaves begin to droop, water the plant with just enough moisture. In the following days, water the plant with a solution of fuel oil (6 liters of fuel oil mixed with 400 liters of water) to encourage the plant to switch to vegetative growth. Potassium Nitrate (KNO3) can be used according to the recommended concentration to stimulate early flowering.
How to care for chrysanthemums after the Lunar New Year?
In the days after the Lunar New Year, many families have the need to take care of chrysanthemum pots after the festive period. This is not complicated. You just need to follow a few simple steps, and your chrysanthemum plants will always be healthy and beautiful as desired.
Change the position of the plant to a suitable location with plenty of sunlight for better plant growth.
Water the plant sufficiently, avoiding overwatering to prevent waterlogging.
Evaluate the plant’s condition to determine the appropriate care methods.
Remove all of the withered flowers, branches, and leaves to improve plant growth. Wipe the plant leaves with a soft, damp, and clean cloth to remove disease spores and improve air quality.
Replace the planting soil, transfer to a new pot, and remove some old, ugly, and unhealthy roots to stimulate the growth of new, healthier roots.
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