How To Care For Hanging Mums
Before bringing indoors cut the mum back a few inches above the potted soil line. By bringing the plant indoors it allows the mum to go dormant but not risk freezing out. How To Grow Care For Fall Mums Better Homes Gardens Plant in well-drained nutrient-rich soil in Full Sun 6 hours per day. How to care for hanging mums . Water but not too much. After the first week one inch of water a week will do just fine. Fertilize your plant about every 10 days or according to product-specific label instructions from spring until the buds begin to show some color. They simply dont have time to establish in the soil for protection. Too much humidity and poor air circulation can also cause problems in mums so consider running a fan to keep mum leaves dry and well ventilated. Mulch can help to keep your mums in bloom for longer too as the weather gets colder. Set potted mums indoors near a window that receives bright indirect sunlight all day or place them outdoors where they. E...