How do you save a dying mums?
Look for pests or disease. In many cases, untreated pests or disease will completely destroy mums, making reviving the plants unlikely. If your mums have been overtaken by fungus, their blooms may be brown and the plants may look dead. Treating the fungus can eliminate the problem and revive the plants.
Why are my mums wilting?
Overwatering also poses a risk to mums. If you water mums too often, or the soil they are in does not drain enough, the roots can develop rot from being in waterlogged soil. This can cause the plant to look wilted and unhealthy. Overwatering is most often a problem if mums are growing in shady conditions.
Can potted mums survive a freeze?
Once potted mums have endured a hard freeze, their chances for surviving winter are slim. Always move your mums to safety on nights with a freeze, or extremely low temperatures in the forecast. When your decorating season is over, or when the temps simply become too cold, it’s time to move the plant to safety for good.
Are my mums dead?
If yes, your mums are probably dead. If you can still see some signs of life – a green leaf here and there and tiny new leaf buds growing near the base of the plant – there is still hope for your mums! If you cannot tell if your mums are dead by just looking at the leaves, invert the pot and have a look at the roots.
Correct Overwatering to Revive Mums
Too much water can kill plants by depriving the roots of oxygen. A drowning plant often displays many of the same signs of a water-starved plant, which can cause well-meaning gardeners to apply even more water and exacerbate the problem. If the soil is moist, allow the surface to dry out before watering it again.
Proper Growing Conditions for Mums
A dying mum with dry leaves and faded flowers might be struggling to withstand too much sun, or it might not be getting enough sunlight for proper growth and development. Indoor mums do need bright light, but it should be filtered or indirect. Direct sunlight is too intense for indoor mums.
Winter Dormancy Is Normal
It's natural for many types of mums to go dormant in the winter, so don't panic if the plant loses its leaves during this season. Fertilizing, overwatering or pruning during this time can disrupt the plant's normal rest period.
Addressing Pest Infestations
Healthy mums release a natural pesticide that keeps most insects away, but aphids in particular will literally suck the life out of a dying mum house plant. Closely inspect the underside of the leaves and stems to find these tiny insects.
Verticillium of Chrysanthemums
While many plant issues and diseases show distinctive signs and symptoms early in the growing season, others do not. Chrysanthemum verticillium wilt is one of these and is caused by certain types of verticillium fungus.
Chrysanthemum Verticillium Wilt Control
When planting a mum, verticillium control and prevention is of great importance. Verticillium of chrysanthemums can be prevented by choosing chrysanthemum varieties that have demonstrated resistance to the fungus.
