Keep your mums beautiful all fall long with this expert-approved advice.
Here are tips for enjoying the color and keeping them bright for the fall season ahead.
Choose carefully, look a little more closely, and compare the plants to each other.
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Examine the pot of the plant to be sure it is firm and not dried out.
Additionally, check all sides of the plant to ensure the foliage looks healthy.
Consider Repotting
I always repot my mums and add fresh soil when I purchase them.
Ive just found that it helps ensure they look vibrant as long as possible.
If you love the pot theyre in when you buy, keep them in that.
Partial sun or shade is best for ensuring the mum lasts and keeps it from drying out.
A bloom cycle for a mum typically lasts 4 to 6 weeks.
Additionally, the way you water a mum is important as well.
Instead, water should be at the soil level rather than over the top of the plant.
Additionally, break off any foliage starting to lose its green color.
