Plants
Florist's chrysanthemum care: light, water & problems
Scientific name: Chrysanthemum morifolium · Common name: Florist's chrysanthemum
Florist's chrysanthemum: bright light with several hours of direct morning sunlight to open flower buds and sustain rich petal coloration.
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Care at a glance
Light
Bright light with several hours of direct morning sunlight to open flower buds and sustain rich petal coloration.
Watering
Regular watering to keep the rootball evenly moist; never allow the soil to dry out completely while the plant is blooming.
Conditions vary with pot, season and location. Always check the mix and your plant's response.
How to identify it
Dense compact bushy plant with deeply lobed, aromatic dark green leaves and profuse multi-petaled autumn floral heads in radiant shades.
Environment and placement
Cool, airy rooms (15-18 °C / 59-64 °F). Warm heated indoor air drastically shortens the lifespan of open blossoms.
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Potting mix and feeding
Keep drainage open and observe how long this particular pot takes to dry.
There is no universal feeding dose: fertilise only during healthy growth, following the label and a confirmed identification.
Problems to check
Powdery mildew in stagnant humid air; withered, crisping buds caused by brief root drought.
Specialized diagnostic guide
How to assess brown tips and edges
Cats and dogs
ASPCA lists this species as toxic to cats and dogs. Keep pets from chewing it; contact a veterinarian if ingestion is suspected.
ASPCACommon question
How do I make potted chrysanthemum blooms last longer?
Keep the container in a bright, cool room away from radiators and direct heating, watering regularly and removing spent flower heads.
Botanical source
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