How to care for straw chrysanthemum

Straw daisy growing conditions

Straw daisy prefers a warm and humid growing environment. It needs sufficient sunlight during normal maintenance. It is not very heat-resistant, so it needs shade during high temperatures in summer. When planting, fertile and well-drained soil is generally used, and there should also be a good ventilation environment.

How to grow straw daisy

The most suitable growth temperature for straw daisy is between 16-24 degrees. In such a temperature environment, the flowers it grows are also the most colorful. If the temperature is too high, it will be sunburned, so it needs to be shaded when the temperature reaches 34 degrees, and it needs to be moved indoors for maintenance in a low temperature environment.

Watering the Strawflower

In spring and autumn, straw daisy needs a lot of watering, usually once every three days, and in the hot summer, it needs watering every day.

Fertilization of strawflower

Straw daisy is relatively in need of nutrients, especially during the growth period. It needs to be fertilized once every half a month. Generally, nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium compound fertilizers are used to meet its growth needs.

Strawberry pest control

During the growth process of straw daisy, a large number of diseases and pests will occur for some reasons, which will affect its growth and development, and it is necessary to use pesticides to spray and prevent them in time.

How to grow straw daisy at home

When growing straw daisy indoors, loose and fertile sandy soil is generally used, and it must have a certain degree of drainage. It needs to be placed on the balcony for maintenance so that it will have sufficient sunlight and a good ventilation environment. It should be watered and fertilized in time.

Matters Needing Attention in the Care of Straw Chrysanthemum

During the growth period of strawflower, because it grows too lushly, the number of flowers will decrease, so it needs to be pinched twice before flowering. This will allow it to bloom more flowers and sprout more flowering branches.