Chrysanthemum, like a garden flower, has been grown for several millennia. It is very popular among flower growers for long flowering, a variety of species and forms, as well as bright and varied colors of petals.
Chrysanthemums look great in bouquets
In the autumn garden, few plants can compare with the motley beauty, chrysanthemum. These amazing flowers are perfectly combined with others, both in garden beds and in the preparation of bouquets, florists appreciate them for their chic festive look.
It's nice to get an elegant bouquet of chrysanthemums in the fall and very sorry to throw it away after wilting. Fortunately, there is nothing complicated in how to root a chrysanthemum from a bouquet at home, and to get a new plant from flowers you especially like.
The most affordable way to grow cut and donated chrysanthemum is cuttings. The process of rooting such planting material is quite simple even for beginner amateur gardeners. To get a wonderful flower bush from a beautiful bouquet flower, it is enough to learn a few subtleties and make a little effort.
Note! Chrysanthemum propagation by cuttings from a bouquet is available mostly for local (domestic) flowers, since imported flowers for successful transportation over long distances are chemically treated and cannot fully grow roots.
If the chrysanthemum is rooted in a vase
If the gift bouquet has been standing in the vase for a rather long time, the conditions and water are suitable, the plant can easily start the process of growing the root system, and this is completely unexpected for the owners of the bouquet. In this case, you can sprout a "distinguished" plant and then plant it in open ground or in a separate pot, depending on the species.
Chrysanthemums rooted in a vase
The rooting flower must be cut to a length of about 10 centimeters, the rest of the stem can also begin to take root and grow into full-fledged plants. After that, the stalk must be placed in a pot with soil, which must be thoroughly disinfected, otherwise the young sprout will die.
The pot should be kept on the sunny side of the house, while strictly monitoring the humidity of the substrate and avoid overdrying. Sprouts at first will be long and thin, but with proper care they will grow stronger and after a while bloom.
How to grow chrysanthemum from a bouquet
There is nothing complicated in how to grow your favorite chrysanthemum from a cuttings from a bouquet. At the same time, you can first admire the cut flower in the vase for a long time, and then proceed to cuttings (with roses, for example, this will not work - you need to start germinating them immediately).
Additional Information. Shrub-type small-flowered Korean chrysanthemums are most likely to root. If the choice fell on Indian varieties with large inflorescences, you will have to wait and work a little longer.
Korean chrysanthemums most easily give root in a bouquet
There is a simple step-by-step algorithm on how to root chrysanthemums from a bouquet. Suitable cuttings are selected from the flowers you like, cleaned of inflorescences and foliage, the upper parts are plucked and left in a bottle or vase with clean water to stimulate the formation of the first roots. As a rule, several cuttings are obtained from one stalk of a chrysanthemum. They can be covered with a glass for greater comfort and the early appearance of roots.
At this time, it is necessary to determine a suitable place for planting the future chrysanthemum bush (if it is supposed to keep the flower in a pot year-round, and not just in winter). The flower bed should be located in a quiet, well-lit, protected from drafts place. When planting in a pot, the soil is enriched so that the bush branches better and blooms profusely.
After placing the cuttings in the ground, the plot is covered with a special transparent film (at worst, a newspaper), this creates the effect of a greenhouse and helps future chrysanthemums to root successfully, and also protects them from temperature extremes.
It is recommended that at least the first two years in winter to bring pots with chrysanthemum bushes into the room, saving from frost. From mid-February they can already be put on the window and give mineral fertilizing. Planting in the ground is finally best for the third year.
Sometimes someone happens to give or receive a bouquet of such beautiful chrysanthemums that after a few weeks of admiring it is very a pity to part with them, so the idea is to multiply the flower you like. Specialist florists answer unequivocally: this can be done. Chrysanthemum is such a grateful plant that under certain conditions, green sturdy flower stems can easily take root at home.
This happens due to the possibility of vegetative propagation - the formation of viable cuttings, which is characteristic of chrysanthemums. Thus, you can get from your favorite bouquet a great potted version of the flower, which will please the eye for a long time on the window or open veranda. At the same time, you don’t have to worry about the fact that the sprouts are thin and rare - in the pot, any flowering bush will look compact and beautiful.
Potted chrysanthemum cuttings
Step-by-step grafting and rooting technique
For those who are going to cut their favorite flower from a chrysanthemum bouquet for the first time, but have never done it before, there is a very simple and understandable instruction for this procedure.
Departop the stalkher for cuttings
Do not blindly count on the fact that an unpretentious chrysanthemum can easily and quickly root all chopped cuttings. In order to plant a really beautiful and viable flower, you must carefully select the material for germination and subsequent planting in a pot or flowerbed. The ideal cuttings must meet the following requirements:
- the absence of any signs of rot damage throughout the entire area of the stem;
- strong and healthy appearance;
- too young or too old copies are not suitable;
- the average thickness of the stem and its sufficient rigidity.
For further germination, it is recommended to choose cuttings having lateral branches, because they can let out roots and multiply faster than others.
Important! Do not use material from weak, sick or too old chrysanthemum bushes as cuttings. Either they will not be able to release the roots at all, or they will rot immediately after landing in the open ground.
Selection of chrysanthemum stalks for cuttings
The selected planting material is soaked (bottom) in a root-stimulating solution, such as:
- Epin;
- "Zircon";
- "Kornevin."
The drug in a very small dosage (at the tip of a knife) is poured into a vase (container) with stalks of chrysanthemums, which I wanted to cut for germination. Some gardeners prefer to simply dip the lower sections into powder, and then insert them into a vase. The exposure time of planting material in such a solution is from 1 hour to a day, the ideal time is a couple of hours.
The timing of rooting cuttings
The best time to cut the chrysanthemum with the subsequent rooting of the cuttings is spring, beginning in mid-March and ending in late May. The plant enters in early color in March or April, in late and middle - in May.
The stalk and size of the flowers of the plant should also be taken into account. So, multi-stemmed chrysanthemums with large and small inflorescences are recommended to be propagated in the month of March, single-stemmed - in April-May, and also to capture the first decade of June.
The rooting of cuttings in the first three months of the year is from 20 to 25 days, in warm April or May - about 2 weeks.
Rooted Chrysanthemum Shank
The specific rooting periods are determined by the air temperature (optimally 18-23 degrees) and the humidity of the substrate.
Soil and pot for planting cuttings
There are requirements for the capacity where the flower will be planted. It’s better to take a spacious pot so that the roots sprouted on the stem have the opportunity to develop in all directions.
At the very bottom of the pot, it is necessary to pour a layer of drainage from crushed brick into crumb, building fine sand or expanded clay. Such a layer will help protect the delicate root system from rot damage.
The soil for the soil is taken light, slightly acidic or neutral pH reaction, it is desirable to mix it with a small dose of fertilizer.
Important! The diameter of the pot should be at least 28 centimeters, on the bottom side (on the bottom) there should be several holes for draining excess moisture. Before directly planting the cuttings, it is recommended to carefully spill the soil with water to saturate it with moisture. You should also loosen the soil in the pot, remove all weeds along with the roots.
Light soil for better rooting of flowers is made up of leaf and turf soil, to which 1 weight fraction of river sand is added, you can also introduce a little peat. Organic fertilizers are suitable as a fertilizer for the substrate: manure or chicken droppings.
If you plan to grow a new chrysanthemum bush on a flower bed, then you should pick up loose, moisture-permeable and nutrient-rich soil in a sunny and slightly elevated area. In such conditions, the flower will not stretch the shoots and bloom at the wrong time.
Rooting cuttings and planting in the ground
Cuttings that have successfully passed the rooting stage can be safely planted in a pot or open ground.
On the flowerbed they should not be placed too close to each other, the step is from 0.3 to 0.6 meters. A tight planting is not allowed, otherwise the flowering plant will not develop. The recommended depth of the holes is not more than 1.8 cm. The root system of the chrysanthemum bush grows parallel to the soil, so do not dig the cuttings too deep into the ground. Around the stalk placed in the hole, the substrate is carefully compacted and watered.
Planting cuttings in the ground
Tip. Freshly planted cuttings are covered with a transparent film or a glass jar (on each stem) for a couple of weeks, while it is important not to touch the shoots. Shelter should be periodically ventilated (especially glass). The seedlings are protected from blowing by the wind with the help of a fence, it can also be used as a backup for thin stems. A few hours after planting, young chrysanthemums can weaken, but with proper care they quickly come to their senses. On the same day, the growth point is removed from the seedlings, this is called the first pinch. After several (2-3) weeks, repeated pinching is carried out, the apical part of the shoot is cut off with a pair of nodules. This is necessary to form a beautiful shape of the bush. It is advisable to shade the cuttings that have been planted for the first few days with a small canopy for an early engraftment. Lush flowering and long life of beautiful flowers depend on the proper and timely care of the planted plants. It includes watering, fertilizing and creating comfortable conditions. Weak seedlings need to be pinched periodically. Also, all faded inflorescences and dried leaves are ruthlessly removed. Then the chrysanthemums will look well-groomed and bright. With the onset of winter, young bushes obtained from bouquets require additional care. If the chrysanthemum variety is frost-resistant (there are some), it can be left for wintering in the soil, while providing reliable protection against frost and ice winds. The stems are cut to the maximum, and the rest is sprinkled with a mixture of peat and sand. From above, you can throw leaves fallen from the trees, so the plant will be even warmer. Those chrysanthemums that love heat are dug up and transferred to a cool (but not lower than plus 5 degrees) and dry room. The root system is placed in pots with a moistened mixture of sand and peat. Even better are wintering plants, the roots of which are removed with a lump of soil, they are perfectly preserved until spring. Potted varieties of chrysanthemums after planting cuttings also require care. They are watered as the substrate dries in pots. In the morning, it is advisable to spray the foliage from the spray bottle to maintain air humidity. After irrigation, it is imperative to loosen the soil to saturate it with oxygen. It is necessary to water the flower with rain or settled clean water at least a couple of times every 5-7 days, while not allowing the soil to dry out underneath. In the hottest and driest periods, additional hydration should be carried out. Watering is an important part of caring for chrysanthemum seedlings Top dressing is applied during the period of active growth of green mass a couple of times a week, then - 2 times a month. The fertilizer should not touch the leaves or the inflorescences themselves, otherwise the plant will receive a chemical burn. The best for chrysanthemums are considered top dressings such as: During growth, nitrogen-based fertilizers are used, when buds are laid - potassium-phosphorus compounds, when flowering - complex fertilizers. In the fall, planting in the ground is best completed before mid-September. If it does not work out, it is better to postpone the event until spring, the seedling itself should be sent to rest in a pot in a dark, cool place. It is best to land on a flower bed on a cloudy or even rainy day. If it is sunny on the street, it is better to plant cuttings in the open ground in the early morning or late evening, so that they do not fall into direct sunlight. Stunningly beautiful chrysanthemums propagated by cuttings is not so difficult. If, for example, a chrysanthemum has given roots in a vase, the question of how to plant it in a pot or on a flower bed is solved by obtaining a cuttings from it and its subsequent rooting. With the right selection of soil and proper care, you can get a new full bush of chrysanthemum from the flower you’ve liked in a bouquet.Chrysanthemum care after planting
Watering and feeding plants
When to plant a stalk in open ground
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