If your mums are drooping, it could be a bacterial disease called bud blight. It causes the leaves to wilt and develop water-soaked lesions. This bacterial disease is spread by soil that is contaminated with pathogens and infected seed. You can help prevent bud blight by making sure there are several holes in the pot and keeping the soil moist. You should also re-pot your mums every few years if they are prone to root rot.
If your mums are wilting and aren’t blooming, you might be overwatering them. Watering them once a week is fine early in the spring. Once summer approaches, water them more frequently. Mums need at least six hours of direct sunlight to grow healthy and well. If their soil is too wet, they can rot, and their leaves will turn brown or black. If you suspect that you’re overwatering your mums, check the leaves for signs of a disease or pest infestation.
Another symptom that your mums are in danger of root rot is a lack of moisture. Ensure that the soil is moist enough. Too much water can make the roots fungus and die. A water-soluble plant food, such as Miracle-Gro LiquaFeed, can help. You should also make sure that the mums get plenty of sunlight and do not allow them to get too dry.
The best time to divide your mums is in the spring. Choose a flower that is at least six inches tall. Carefully remove the roots from the ground and break it into smaller sections. Be careful not to damage the roots, as this could cause them to wilt. Discard the woody core of the mum as this will prevent the mum from performing as well as its younger outer sections. Replant the new sections at a distance of about 18 inches and in garden soil with plenty of organic matter.
Another problem with mums is that they don’t receive enough sunlight. This is one reason why they droop. If you don’t water them, they will not flower well. A mum that is too dry will not survive. You should water it regularly and give it extra time to acclimate to its new surroundings. You should also repot your mums if they droop.
You should water your mums regularly. It is important to keep mums in the shade if they are in a pot. Aside from that, you should water them regularly in order to prevent root rot. If your mums are growing in the sun, they need lots of light. If you don’t have any of these conditions, you should consider repotted mums. If you have two plants, it’s better to place one in the shade.
In order to avoid root rot, you should divide your mums every three to four years. Your mums may be thin in the center or be oddly shaped. The center roots will turn woody. The outside roots will remain younger and healthier. If your mums aren’t full and round, it’s time to divide them. Their young leaves won’t have enough root system to hold up in the pot.
Aside from root rot, you should also consider repotting your mums. They need to have adequate soil to grow properly. A large container with good quality potting soil will provide a larger container to the mum. You should also break and rough up the roots to avoid the roots from breaking. It is crucial to give your mums the right amount of light they need to thrive. So if your mums are wilting, they need more light to survive.
A potted mum needs plenty of water. If it’s in a pot, make sure the soil is moist and not too dry. A potted mum will benefit from about an inch of water every week. It’s best to water your mums at the soil level. It’s important to water your mums at least once a week. You’ll want to avoid root rot diseases by making sure they’re getting enough water.
