How to grow cosmos

Cosmos growing conditions

Cosmos has strong adaptability and can grow in relatively poor soil. It needs sufficient sunlight during its growth process, but it needs appropriate shade when the temperature is relatively high in summer. When planting, loose, fertile and well-drained soil is generally used.

How to grow cosmos

When caring for Cosmos, it needs to be watered appropriately. Normally, it is watered once every 1-2 days, and 2-3 times a day in relatively dry seasons. If base fertilizer is applied during planting, there is no need to fertilize during the growing season, and there must be sufficient light environment during maintenance.

Watering Cosmos

Cosmos likes water very much, so it needs to be watered once every 1-2 days under normal circumstances. In relatively dry seasons, it needs to be watered 2-3 times a day to avoid water accumulation.

Cosmos Fertilization

If base fertilizer is applied when planting cosmos, no fertilizer is needed during the growth period, otherwise it will cause excessive growth and the number of flowers will be reduced.

Cosmos Disease and Pest Control

When caring for cosmos, diseases and pests may occur, such as leaf spot and powdery mildew, which need to be treated with drugs in a timely manner when they occur.

How to grow cosmos at home

1. Temperature: Cosmos is suitable for growing in warm places. Specifically, the temperature needs to be kept between 20-28 degrees. Its cold resistance is not very good, so it is best to keep the potted plants indoors and keep the temperature at around 10. It is also best not to be too hot in the summer, not exceeding 35 degrees.

2. Light: Cosmos is a very light-loving plant. If it is placed in a dark environment for a long time, its growth will be very weak and it will not be easy to bloom. Therefore, it is best to provide sufficient light during the growth period.

3. Watering: Cosmos is a plant that is very afraid of waterlogging. On the contrary, it has good drought tolerance, so just water it in an appropriate amount. Don’t water it too much, and don’t allow water to accumulate.

4. Fertilization: During the growth period, the plants need fertilizer. Generally speaking, it needs to be applied once every ten days or half a month. Various types of decomposed fertilizers can be used.

Precautions for the care of cosmos

Cosmos is generally propagated by cuttings, which is simpler than sowing and easier to survive. It is best done in May. You need to choose strong branches with a length of about five to ten centimeters as cuttings, and then choose a suitable substrate to insert them. Finally, water them and place them in a cool place.