Chrysanthemum indica
Chrysanthemums
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Chrysanthemums (Chrysanthemum indica) - Description
Chrysanthemums are perennials with deeply lobed leaves and large, often complex flower heads. Flower heads are very diverse in their styles and colors. The flower styles are as follows: spoon, single, pompon, decorative, Anemone form, irregular incurve, reflex, lacinated, quill and spider.
Chrysanthemums (Chrysanthemum indica) - Blooming
Blooming usually occurs in fall, due to the shortening of day-length. Blooms can be forced artificially by restricting the amount of light the plant receives, thus mimicking a shorter day. Inversely, increasing the amount of light the plant receives will inhibit blooming and foster more vegetative growth. Heat stress (90°F (32°C) and up) can delay flowering. Best blooming occurs at temperatures between 65 and 75°F (32°C).
Chrysanthemums (Chrysanthemum indica) - Growth
Almost every Chrysanthemum does best with full sun. Chrysanthemums are a huge group of plants that require a wide variety of plant growth needs. Different varieties are suitable for many different climates.
Chrysanthemums (Chrysanthemum indica) - Planting
Mums are easily propagated vegetatively via rooted cuttings. Be sure to give adequate water to recent transplants as they may not have sufficient root systems to accommodate their thirsty leaves. A misting irrigation unit is ideal, with mist intervals decreasing in number as the cuttings gain strength. Alternately, mums are frequently available as potted plants to be transplanted into a garden or container.
Chrysanthemums (Chrysanthemum indica) - Pest
Aphids, mealy bugs, scales, thrips, caterpillars, leaf miners, fungus gnats, spider mites, whiteflies, bacterial leaf spot, crown gall, fusarium, pythium, rhizoctonia, blight, and occasionally white rust.
Chrysanthemums (Chrysanthemum indica) - Interesting facts
Most often used as flowering potted plants, bedding plants or cut flowers. This flower is widely used around the world, and garners special significance to different cultures, groups and locales. White mums are used exclusively as symbols of death or mourning in Japan and other countries. The mum is the official flower of the city of Chicago. Chrysanthemum tea is popular in China, as is the use of chrysanthemum foliage in cooking.
Chrysanthemums (Chrysanthemum indica) - Soil and irrigation
Generally, Mums need high levels of organic matter in their soils to thrive. The soil should be well-drained. Water stress early in propagation can result in smaller blooms, so water plants carefully. Using drip irrigation is a good idea, since keeping the foliage dry can help prevent certain diseases
