Ping-pong chrysanthemums blossom and learn these tricks, you can also plant them.

As succulent plants have gradually become online celebrities, many growers have begun to like the plants set by this "cute line". When it comes to loveliness, we have to have a jacquard-shaped ping-pong chrysanthemum that looks like a small ball, which is not only super-beautiful in itself. and because it has the meaning of "perfect" often paired with roses, on behalf of love Tian Chang Di Jiu (Eternal Dumpling). So is it possible to grow table tennis chrysanthemum at home? What aspects do we need to consider? Today, the editor has prepared practical information to answer all your questions at once!

As the saying goes, "choose soil first for planting flowers". Choosing special culture soil according to plant habits is the first step for us to grow plants and grow plants well. For ping-pong chrysanthemum, its requirements for soil acidity and alkalinity are not high, from slightly acidic to slightly alkaline soil can grow normally, so it gives us more soil selection space. However, it should be noted here that no matter which kind of soil you choose, you need to ensure looseness, fertility and excellent drainage.

Ping-pong chrysanthemum belongs to short-day plants, the plant itself likes cool climate, and the suitable temperature for growth is 18-21 ℃. The biggest problem in the whole breeding process is to ensure at least 12 hours of dark treatment every day, and to maintain a temperature of 10 degrees at night. Only in this way can we ensure the positive growth of flower buds. We can use the way of moving flowerpots at night and matching fans to adjust the temperature to meet this condition. Although it is more troublesome than plants such as green pineapple, please rest assured that when the flowers appear, you will think it is worth it.

After solving the problem of light and temperature, we also need to understand the characteristics of ping-pong chrysanthemum. Therefore, some organic fertilizer and water can be often applied during its growth cycle, so that the long branches and leaves of ping-pong chrysanthemum can be strong and blossom. Topdressing is mainly nitrogen fertilizer, which can be combined with some phosphorus, potassium and trace element fertilizers. As for watering, because the rhizome of ping-pong chrysanthemum is drought-resistant, waterlogging is most avoided, and watering should follow the principle of "better dry than wet".

If you live in an environment with high air humidity, insufficient light or poor ventilation, then the weak ping-pong chrysanthemum is likely to have diseases and insect pests. Generally speaking, ping-pong chrysanthemum is prone to diseases and insect pests such as powdery mildew, brown spot, aphids, mites and so on. We should pay attention to the reasonable control of air humidity, moisture and temperature, and use carbendazim and methyl thiophanate when necessary.

The last ping-pong chrysanthemum can blossom more, the key is to "cut", the best cutting time is in April or May every year, take off the top part, that is, pick the heart, which can promote the ping-pong chrysanthemum to grow more branches and lateral branches. the flowers will also bloom more brightly and denser.

In fact, generally speaking, the environmental requirements for family planting ping-pong chrysanthemum are not too difficult to meet, the key lies in how much time and energy you have to spend on this plant. It is not the kind of plant that you only need stocking to fill the balcony, it needs us to take good care of every stage of its growth, so if you really love planting, you might as well try ping-pong chrysanthemum, it will not let you down.