Cultivation and management of potted daisies

Soil management for potted plants

The matrix is ​​loose. The cultivation substrate should have good drainage and air permeability, with a clay content of 15%-30%. About 15% of organic fertilizer (such as compost) can be added, and 1 kg of complete balanced fertilizer and 2 kg of slow-release fertilizer should be applied per cubic meter of substrate.

Potted plant management and transplanting

After hardening the seedlings, they can be transplanted into pots using 12 cm diameter nutrient pots or flower pots. After potting, water the plant thoroughly to help it take root. Transplanting in early October is better than transplanting in late October because if transplanted in early October, the roots of the plant can grow firmly in the container before frost arrives.

Potted plant management and watering

Water should be poured thoroughly once after potting. The substrate can be allowed to dry slightly between waterings, and then watered sufficiently. Following the principle of alternating dry and wet times is beneficial to the growth and development of the root system. Care should be taken to keep the substrate moist but not saturated. Water should be controlled when budding to prevent the flower stems from becoming too long.

Temperature for potted plants

The growth room temperature is 10℃ to 12℃. Covering is required when growing outdoors. To obtain good plant quality, grow daisies in cool conditions as much as possible, but avoid frost to prevent the plants from freezing. Daisies can safely overwinter at temperatures above 5°C. When the temperature is below 6℃, the growth is relatively slow and the formation of flower buds is delayed; when the temperature is above 12℃, the leaves of the plant become larger, the flower stems become thin and weak, the number of flowers decreases, and the growth potential weakens. As the outdoor temperature gradually warms up, you should pay attention to timely ventilation.