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The time for planting and transplanting chrysanthemums has already passed, however, these perennials can still be seen on the shelves in specialized stores. And the temptation to purchase this plant is so great, especially since these days there are big discounts on them. But after the purchase, many of these flowers delight their new owners with a decorative look for only a few weeks, not to mention overwintering, and next year move to a flowerbed in the open field. How to keep a perennial at home if you bought it and presented it to you as a gift?
Why do flowers start to hurt?
A beginner inexperienced florist, at a cursory glance, may not immediately notice that the magnificently flowering bush in a pot chosen by him is affected by a disease. Moreover, most of these plants are most likely already weakened by this time of the year, and most often are infected with fungal diseases. How so, because they were grown in special conditions, in the most favorable microclimate. And the fact is that before selling them they could be “stuffed” with stimulants so that the bushes would bloom beautifully. Then, when transported over long distances, they could be loaded into cold and dark vans. Thus, the flowers received stress - both from a change in the microclimate and from a violation of the light regime, and they become vulnerable to disease.
Another enemy of plants that are sold in pots is the beautiful cellophane packaging in which they are wrapped. When the plant is densely leafy, in such a "spacesuit" there is increased humidity, and therefore the most excellent conditions for the reproduction of the fungus are formed.
How to give first aid to a chrysanthemum
First of all, after purchasing such a plant, it is necessary to provide him with "first aid". To do this, it is immediately advisable to cut off all yellowed leaves with signs of a fungal disease. Thus, you get rid of foci of spread of infection and provide better ventilation of the stems so that the disease does not expand further.
In addition, it is advisable to stock up on biofungicides. They should be added to the soil. Such drugs for the treatment and prevention of fungal diseases of plants are often used in liquid form. However, it should be borne in mind that chrysanthemum does not tolerate dampness. Moreover, in winter, it must be kept cool, and in such conditions, wet soil will do more harm than benefit from treatment. Therefore, it is recommended in this case to use biofungicides in tablets. After immersing the medicine in the soil (approximately 1.5-2 cm deep), the pot is watered moderately. Then you need to mulch the surface of the soil so that moderate humidity is maintained and the medicine works, but the soil no longer needs to be watered. Moss, grass, leaves, and other suitable materials are suitable for these purposes.
Further maintenance of a perennial in a pot
Now the pot is left indoors at a temperature of about + 15 … + 18? С. Such conditions can be provided by a glazed loggia. You can also keep the chrysanthemum by the window in airing mode. But at the same time, it is important that there is no heating radiator nearby or the pot does not stand in a draft.
This way you can store flowers until flowering occurs. When this wonderful period is over, the perennial needs to be provided with peace. To do this, cut off all the stalks, leaving stumps about 5-7 cm high. Then the pot is transferred to the cellar. Here, the optimum storage temperature for a flower is approximately + 5 ° C. Those who live in an urban high-rise building in winter can be advised to pack the pot in a bag and leave it in the refrigerator.
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Chrysanthemum (lat.Chrysanthemum) - flowering culture; a genus of annual and perennial herbaceous plants of the Asteraceae family. The genus got its name from two Greek words "chrysos", which means "gold" in Russian, and "
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