How to choose the best time to transplant a chrysanthemum into a new pot?

A pressing question for gardeners is: when to replant chrysanthemums? This procedure is necessary when growing at home. In order for the plant to actively bloom and please the eye, it should be provided with proper care.

Features of chrysanthemum care

Growing a chrysanthemum begins with its acquisition. It is best to do this in the fall, as this is the time of year when it blooms. In any specialized store you can admire the bright flowers and choose your favorite ones. For many plants, both a pot and open ground are suitable. But some will feel more comfortable in the garden; the characteristics of the variety should be clarified with the seller.

Indoor chrysanthemums are quite demanding. Therefore, it is imperative to create suitable conditions for them. And first of all, you should take care of the lighting. It should be bright enough, but not excessive. Direct sunlight should be avoided. It would be correct to place the pot near the eastern or western windows.

The condition for the beginning of flowering is a short daylight hours. For this reason, flowers appear in autumn. It should also be quite cool. Experienced gardeners are able to provoke flowering in early spring, when the days are also short. Only the pot needs to be taken out to a cool balcony.

Maintenance also includes watering. It should be moderate.If you are zealous, you can destroy the plant: its roots will begin to rot or a fungal disease will develop. Water should not accumulate in the pan. It is important to ensure good drainage. Watering twice a week is sufficient. We must also remember that both garden and indoor chrysanthemums love high humidity. They should be sprayed regularly. A jar of water left next to the pot will also help.

When the plant blooms, it is recommended to feed it. Ready-made concentrated fertilizers in the form of a solution, which must be diluted with water, are well suited.

When and how to replant

Growing chrysanthemums is impossible without replanting. You just need to carry out such a procedure correctly. There is no consensus on when it is best to transplant. But since the plant blooms in the fall, it is more logical to do this in the spring. Over the summer period, the chrysanthemum will have time to adapt to the new pot, strengthen itself, which means nothing will interfere with flowering.

The young plant should be replanted every year. Then the procedure can be carried out every two years.

Advice

Chrysanthemum loves loose soil. But loosening should not be done too deeply to avoid damage to the roots.

The soil is of great importance. You can purchase special mixtures in the store; you can also use ordinary garden soil if it is not too acidic. But you can prepare the optimal soil yourself. To do this you need to mix:

• 2 parts turf soil;
• 1 part sheet soil;
• 1 part humus;
• 1 part coarse sand.

Before planting chrysanthemums, it is recommended to heat the garden soil in the oven to get rid of pests and fungi. For a purchased mixture there is no need to carry out this procedure.You can also add chicken manure to the soil; it has a positive effect on flower growth. Just not too much so that the earth does not become too acidic.

You need to replant the plant into a pot slightly larger in size than the previous one: a couple of centimeters wider, about a liter more spacious. Ceramic is best. The bottom should be lined with pebbles or expanded clay to create a drainage layer. It is important to remember that the soil must be replaced completely. Only the composition of the mixture should remain the same as before. Then in the fall the chrysanthemum will bloom beautifully.

The transplant procedure itself is very simple. The transfer method is used. The plant is removed from the previous pot along with a lump of earth around the roots. This must be done carefully so as not to damage them. The chrysanthemum is placed in a new container and the soil is lightly compacted. Then the flower can be watered abundantly. Do the same when it blooms, if necessary.

Is it possible to replant a blooming chrysanthemum?

Although most often the plant is transplanted into a new pot in the spring, if necessary, it is also possible to move a blooming chrysanthemum in the fall. True, since this is stressful for her, sometimes flowering may stop or become less abundant. In addition, there is a higher risk that the bush will not take root.

Most often, such a transplant is needed immediately after purchasing a flowering plant. Stores often use peat or a special mixture in which plants live only for a limited period of time.

The transplantation itself in the fall is no different from the spring procedure. You just need to be even more careful not to damage the roots and not let the flowers fall off.

What to do after flowering

After the flowering period ends, it is right to give the chrysanthemum a rest.If the buds stop appearing and the stems begin to lean to the sides, the plant can be cut off almost at the root, watered and placed in a cool place. There is no need to water anymore at this time.

When spring comes, the chrysanthemum will begin to grow again. The pot needs to be taken out and placed in its usual place; replanting will not be unnecessary. Next, you should take care of the formation of the bush. It is regularly pinched so that the plant has an attractive shape. Otherwise there will be one tall stem with a small number of buds.

Growing chrysanthemums requires some effort. But if you care for them correctly and replant them on time, using suitable soil, the plant will bloom profusely and brightly in the fall.