daisy garden mum

When it comes to watering daisy garden mums, it's best to water them deeply and infrequently. Watering once a week is usually enough, as long as the soil is moist. If needed, you can add an additional water during especially hot and dry periods. Remember to avoid over-watering as this can cause root rot or encourage too much top growth instead of flowering. The amount of water needed for a daisy garden mum depends on the size of the container; the bigger the pot, the more water is needed. A good rule of thumb is to water until it fills the bottom of the pot with draining holes. Additionally, be sure to always water the soil, not the leaves of the plant.

Daisy Garden Mum (Chrysanthemum 'Niche's October Glow') thrives best in a location with full, all-day sun. However, the plant prefers cooler temperatures and can tolerate some shade. During the summer, it needs approximately 8-10 hours of direct sunlight to maintain its bright yellow color. During the cooler months of fall and early winter, some afternoon shade is beneficial to avoid the risk of leaf burn.

Daisy garden mum (Chrysanthemum 'Niche's October Glow') should be pruned once a year in late fall or winter, usually sometime between mid-November and mid-December in temperate climates. Pruning should occur after the plant has finished blooming and the blooms have declined. Pruning should involve the removal of dead or diseased stems, as well as spent blooms as well as to prune for shape. Depending on how the plant was grown, it may need to be pruned down to the base before spring for vigorous new growth, or it may only require pruning back 1/3 of the plant's size. Additionally, it is important to keep the top of the plant fairly open and free of dense foliage, as this ensures good airflow to the plant and helps reduce disease.