Introduction

Spring is here, and the flowers are blooming. Do you want to turn your balcony or yard into a sea of ​​flowers? You can start now! This issue will introduce you to a "new favorite" in the potted plant world, which combines many advantages such as beauty, easy maintenance, and love of blooming. I hope you like it.

1. Understanding "Green Sky Praise"

Chrysanthemum "Green Sky Praise"

This beautiful flower, called "Green Sky Praise", is a horticultural variety of Asteraceae, cultivated artificially for viewing. It has become quite popular in the flower-growing circle in recent years. Many flower lovers will be attracted to it when they see it for the first time. It can be regarded as a new upstart of Asteraceae. If you like to grow flowers, it should impress you.

Plant short and strong

There are currently two common varieties of "Tianzan" series of cut chrysanthemums. In addition to the green Tianzan, there is also one called yellow Tianzan (Brazilian Tianzan). Their plants can grow to 1.5-2 meters high when planted in the ground, and most of the potted plants are between 30-50 centimeters. They can be planted in the courtyard or in balcony pots. They have strong vitality and are easy to maintain. The rewards from growing this kind of flower are far greater than the efforts.

Fairy flowers

Green Tianzan is praised by flower lovers as the "beauty ceiling of the chrysanthemum world". Its flowers are medium-sized, tenaciously double, with many layers of petals, and layers of texture. The flower shape looks like a peony and a dahlia. The petals are icy white, and the outer layer is wrapped in a light green. The whole flower looks clean and tidy, fresh and refined, and has a fairy-like air, which is very beautiful.

Two waves of flowers per year

Traditional Asteraceae plants usually only bloom once a year in autumn, but Tianzanju can bloom twice, once in spring and once in autumn. There are also many flowers, and the nutrients are sufficient. Basically, every branch has a bud. During the flowering period, dense flowers cover the branches, which is very spectacular.

A single flower can last up to two weeks

Chrysanthemum was originally created for cut flowers (flower lovers grow it as a potted plant because it looks good). Its branches are upright, the flowers are large and do not droop, and there are no thorns or hair on the branches. They can be cut and put in a vase as cut flowers. A single flower can last for nearly half a month. After it blooms, it is convenient to cut it and arrange it. The whole house can smell the unique fragrance of chrysanthemum flowers.

2. Planting suggestions for Green Tianzan

Strong and easy to keep

Tianzan chrysanthemum has strong adaptability to the environment and can be grown in both the south and the north. If conditions permit, it can be grown outdoors and can be taken care of in a rough manner. For balcony potted plants, the following suggestions are made:

Flower pot: If you want the flowers to bloom bigger, the flower pot should not be too small, the diameter should be more than 15cm, so that the roots can grow properly and fully;

Substrate: The best cultivation substrate is loose, breathable, humus-rich horticultural nutrient soil;

Suitable environment: A sunny place, just get more sun, no need to shade in summer;

Watering: follow the principle of "water when dry and water when wet";

Fertilization: No fertilizer is needed in the first two years. Fertilization is done in the third year when the fertility suddenly decreases. Apply fertilizer frequently and in small amounts.

Summer and winter: normal maintenance in summer, take cold protection measures or move it back indoors when the temperature drops below -5 degrees in winter;

Reproduction: You can use the cutting method. When the branches are old and woody, you can take new branches for cuttings. The new seedlings will bloom better.

New favorite balcony potted plants

Summary: Chrysanthemum is a "net celebrity" plant in recent years. Its round and full flower shape, fresh and elegant color, long-lasting single flower flowering period, and strong vitality make it a new favorite in the flower-growing world. Friends who like to grow flowers can try it.