To keep mums alive and healthy, several key care tips are essential:
- Provide mums with plenty of sunlight, ideally at least 4 to 6 hours of direct sunlight daily.
- Water mums regularly but avoid overwatering. Water when the top inch of soil is dry, and keep the soil moist but not soggy. Bottom watering is a recommended technique.
- Deadhead spent flowers by pinching them off to encourage longer blooming and prevent energy waste on seeds.
- Repot mums into larger pots if they become root-bound, refreshing the soil and allowing roots more space.
- Mulch outdoor mums in winter to protect the crown from frost and dryness, and avoid cutting dead branches until new growth starts in spring.
- Fertilize mums planted in the ground with water-soluble fertilizer from early spring through summer for strong growth.
- For winter protection, bring potted mums indoors during hard freezes and ensure they get enough light and water while inside.
These care tips will help mums thrive for extended periods whether planted indoors or outdoors .
