Even in its original form as a shrub, the daisy can be used in a variety of ways in the garden. Grown as a standard tree, it is a special ornament and decoration for festive occasions. With good care, you can enjoy this beauty for a long time.
How do I grow a daisy stem myself?
A daisy stem can be grown by removing side shoots, tying and stabilizing the main stem, regular pruning and encouraging branching. Patience and a good choice of location are essential for success.
Where do I get a daisy stem?
You can primarily find good quality plants in agood nurseryHowever, daisy stems are not uncommon, which is why you can also get them in largegarden centersand even in someHardware storesIf you are not afraid of the effort and have a little patience, then you can definitely grow a daisy stem yourself.
How can I grow a daisy stem myself?
In principle, growing a standard stem isquite easy, the daisy is very suitable for this. However, you need a little patience until the perfect daisy tree stands on the balcony or in your garden.
Step by step to the daisy trunk:
- Choose a daisy with a strong, straight main shoot.
- Remove any side shoots that grow from the main stem or from the ground.
- Tie the main shoot to a pole to stabilize it.
- Cut off all new shoots regularly.
- Cut off the shoot tip as soon as your plant has reached the desired size.
- Short new side shoots in the crown area to three to four leaves to stimulate branching.
- Cut your daisy tree regularly.
Where does a daisy trunk feel at home?
The ideal location for a daisy tree issunny, but not too hot, with fresh, slightly moist soil. Daisies thrive quite well in light shade, where they can enjoy the sun for at least a few hours a day. If the plant is in full shade, it will not bloom at all or only bloom very sparsely. However, if the location is too hot, the daisy will quickly drop its flowers.
How do I properly care for my daisy trunk?
If you have chosen the location well, then the daisy isquite easy to care for As a standard tree, it is very suitable for planting in a bucket. However, you should water and fertilize the daisy tree regularly. Compost (€12.00 on Amazon) is just as suitable as a fertilizer, as is liquid fertilizer.
How does my daisy trunk get through the winter well?
Daisy trees are not hardy, they absolutely have to overwinter frost-free. Stop fertilizing as early as August. In September or early October, move the plant to suitable winter quarters. It should be light and cool. Water the daisy trunk just a little, just enough to prevent the soil from drying out.
Is a daisy stem susceptible to diseases or pests?
Aphids and fungal infectionscan easily occur on a daisy tree. In winter quarters, the plant occasionally suffers from spider mites. Yellowing of the leaves usually indicates care errors, check nutrient supply.
Tip
Decorative bee pasture
No matter whether grown as a standard tree or simply as a shrub: daisies attract insects and butterflies, which makes them doubly decorative.
