Chrysanthemum room: varieties, care and pests.

Room chrysanthemums can be purchased at any flower shop. These beautiful plants bloom at any time of the year. Chrysanthemum flowers are characterized by a wide range of colors (yellow, purple, red, white, pink, etc.). When grown at home, these plants can reach up to 30 cm in height. Chrysanthemum room belongs to the family of Compositae, characterized by rapid growth.

Chrysanthemum room: varieties

For cultivation of Indian chrysanthemum , a closed ground is used. Chrysanthemums of this variety bloom in autumn or early winter. There are several tens of varieties of Indian chrysanthemum, the most promising of them are: Aurora, Altgold, Valley Ruf, Primevara, Snow Elf.

Korean chrysanthemums have a hybrid origin. These varieties differ in the height of the bush, the period of flowering, the size and structure of the inflorescence, the coloration of tubular and reed flowers. Also these varieties are well grown in the open ground.

Arctic chrysanthemum grows in North America, Asia and Northern Europe. This sort of chrysanthemum is characterized by short stature, creeping stems, roughly dissected leaves. It blossoms in late autumn in October or November, reaching up to 30 cm in height.

Chrysanthemum autumn can be found in the valleys of rivers, lakes and in the moist meadows of South-Eastern Europe. This kind of chrysanthemum is very rarely used by gardeners, since the height of the plant is about two meters. Blooms in August-September. Perfectly multiplies by division.

Chrysanthemum room: care

The optimum temperature for growing chrysanthemums in summer is from 18 to 24 degrees, in winter - 10-15 ° C. Chrysanthemum is a photophilous plant, however in the hottest hours the plant needs to be shaded. Chrysanthemums can be propagated by cuttings, seeds or by dividing a bush. From the point of view of hygienic considerations, the plant should be regularly sprayed periodically.

The old chrysanthemums are transplanted after two to three years, and the young chrysanthemums annually. These plants are not demanding on soils. They grow quite well and develop in the usual garden land. But it will be better if you add a little humus and sand to such soil. It should be remembered that all chrysanthemums do not tolerate acidic soils. In order to strengthen branching, use pruning or prischipku. Flower dressing is carried out in spring and summer twice a month, for this use organic and mineral fertilizers.

Chrysanthemum room: diseases and pests

This plant is often affected by spider mites and aphids. The main diseases are powdery mildew and black leg. Conducting regular preventive examinations helps prevent the spread of diseases.

When caring for chrysanthemum, many recommend pinching the upper shoots. Drying and waterlogging the soil adversely affects the development of the plant. Therefore, chrysanthemum should be watered regularly and moderately. Many believe that chrysanthemums are annual plants that can be safely thrown away after flowering, but this is not necessarily necessary. To preserve chrysanthemums after flowering, it is necessary to cut off all long shoots and leave only short stalks. After that, the pot with chrysanthemum is placed in a cool room (best cellar) with a temperature of 2 to 6 ° C. In spring, the intensive growth of young shoots begins. During this period, the plant needs a warm room and sunlight. After a while chrysanthemum is transplanted into fresh soil and fertilized. When growing indoor chrysanthemums, it is necessary to withstand the necessary temperature in the winter, transplant and feed the plant in time. If these rules are not adhered to, flowering will be insignificant.