Like all potted plants, they dry out much faster than plants in the ground.
In warm fall weather,they will likely need daily watering.
The drier the soil, the slower you should water, otherwise the water will just run off.
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it’s possible for you to also lift the potif it feels lightweight, its time to water.
It is not unusual for florist mums to berootbound in their containerswhen you buy them.
In an overcrowded pot, the roots cannot properly take up water.
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Slowly water the soil until the water starts to run out of the drainage holes.
Let it sit for 30 minutes and pour out the water that has not been absorbed.
Wait with the next watering until the soil feels dry or light again.
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Mums do best if the soil dries out between waterings.
It still helps to lightly mulch around the plants to help preserve soil moisture.
After you have planted your hardy mums, water them well.
Just as with florist mums, always water slowly and deeply.
If there is not sufficient rain, water regularly and never let the soil dry out.
Just like with potted plants, do the finger test to check.
Place the mum with its pot in a bucket with a few inches of water.
Remove the pot from the bucket promptly.
Either the early morning or late evening is fine.
Overwatering mums can be just as bad as underwatering them.
Soil with poor drainage or growing mums in pots with inadequate drainage holes causes problems.
In wet, saturated soil, the leaves become mushy, and the roots can rot.
Always let the soil surface dry out before watering again.
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