How do you take care of indoor mums?

How long do potted mums last indoors?

Mums are spectacular fall plants that can be brought indoors and used for decorating. Caring for mums indoors is easy and with only a few tips you can keep a mum plant healthy for three to four weeks. They are a big bang for your buck as they are less expensive than most bouquets of flowers.

How often do you water mums indoors?

Don't let your mums get too dry or wilt between waterings. Water your potted mums at least every other day. They like to get about 1 inch of water per week. Water at the soil level (the base of the plant) and not on top of the foliage.

Can mums live indoors all year?

for flower development. Most households do not have the cooler temperature available nor do they want to live in the dark that long. You can successfully keep a mum around the home all year long if you wish with very little attention beyond watering.

Will potted mums bloom again?

A: They won't flower again this year, but should next fall. You can keep them in containers or plant them in the garden in an organically enriched, well-draining soil and in five to six hours of sun. Since the blooms have faded, cut the plants back to 2 inches above ground and mulch heavily.

How to Care for Potted Mums Indoors

Do potted mums come back?

You will have some buds on them by then, but don't worry. They will grow back and your plant won't look dead in the middle." Many people buy mums in the fall thinking the plants are annuals. These people toss the mums in the trash once the blooms have faded.

Can you keep mums in pots?

Mums do best in well-drained soil so use potting mix ($8, The Home Depot) in your container. If you are growing mums in pots for a single season, you can mix them in with other plants in a large container.

How do you keep potted mums blooming?

Can mums survive the winter in pots?

With potted mums, the first key is to never let them endure a freeze in their pot or container. Mums can survive light frosts and cold fairly easy, but a hard freeze can kill roots in pots permanently.

How do you keep potted mums looking good?

My number three tip for keeping mums looking great is to make sure they have sufficient water. All the tips are important, but this one is probably the most important. Mums like to be moist, so don't let them dry out. Once you have your mums home, immediately check to see if they are moist, if not, give them a drink.

Will mums rebloom after deadheading?

If you keep up with deadheading, chances are the mums will last longer and may repeat bloom.

Should I water mums everyday?

It is important to prevent the plant from getting too dry or wilting between watering. Unless the mum is in a very sunny and hot location, watering the plant well, once a day, should be sufficient. When watering, instead of pouring water through the dense flowers, water the plant's soil.

Should you plant mums or leave them in pots?

—your best bet is to overwinter them in their containers in a protected space (above freezing, never letting the soil dry out). Then, you can plant them in spring, providing lots of time to establish strong roots before their first winter in the ground.

What do I do with my mums after they fall?

After the foliage of the plant has died back, you will need to cut it back. Cut back the stems of the mums to 3 to 4 inches (8 to 10 cm.) above the ground. Leaving a little bit of the stems will ensure that next year you have a full plant, as the new stems will grow from these trimmed stems.

Why are my mums drooping?

You might be surprised. Water, but not too much – Mums do not like to get dry. When their leaves are drooping, which can happen ridiculously quickly, they are way too dry. Try to water before they get to that state.

How long do mums live for?

The chrysanthemum lifespan is only three to four years and while it could last longer than that, it will get more susceptible to winter damage with each passing year.

Is Miracle Grow good for mums?

To get the most from your garden mums, place them in a sunny location and feed them every 7-14 days with an all-purpose water-soluble plant food like Miracle-Gro® Water Soluble All Purpose Plant Food. Or, you can feed and water your mums at the same time with Miracle-Gro® LiquaFeed®.

How often do potted mums bloom?

Whichever variety you have, most mums will bloom continuously for about four to eight weeks. Pinching mums back is also important to encourage longer blooming periods. You'll want to start by pinching them back when the plant is just 6 to 8 inches tall, then do it again when the plant reaches 1 foot in height.

How cold is too cold for mums?

Frost-Free, Not Worry-Free

When you live in a climate where the temperature doesn't drop below 32 degrees Fahrenheit in winter, you can keep potted chrysanthemums where they are and they should resume growing in the spring. However, in warm-winter climates, the mums can suffer from being too wet during winter.

Should I cut dead flowers off mums?

Take off wilted blooms and dead stems/leaves not only makes your mums look more beautiful, it helps your plant to bloom longer.

Can mums be overwatered?

While overwatering your mums can lead to mold issues and root rot, Mast says not watering them enough can create problems, too. "Make sure your mums do not dry out, as this will cause the foliage to drop and blooms to fall off," she says.