Florist's chrysanthemum
Chrysanthemum indicum · Chrysanthemums · Aster family
Also known as: Mum · Indian Chrysanthemum
Easy30–90cmNot pet-safeEdible
Florist's chrysanthemum care at a glance
Florist's chrysanthemum (Chrysanthemum indicum) needs a moderate amount of water and prefers to grow in full sun.
- Water need
- Medium
- Light
- Full sun
- Soil moisture
- Evenly moist
- Nutrients
- Medium
- Life cycle
- Perennial
Pests, Diseases & Toxicity on Florist's chrysanthemum
Possible pests on Florist's chrysanthemum include Chrysanthemum leaf miner and Aphids. A common disease is Chrysanthemum white rust. Also possible: Alternaria leaf spot, Powdery mildew and Grey mould. Florist's chrysanthemum is highly toxic to cats and dogs.
Pest
- Chrysanthemum leaf miner Medium
- Aphids Medium
Disease
- Chrysanthemum white rust High
- Alternaria leaf spot Medium
- Powdery mildew Medium
- Grey mould Medium
Toxicity
- Sesquiterpene lactones & pyrethrins High
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Frequently asked questions about Florist's chrysanthemum
- Which pests affect Florist's chrysanthemum?
- Possible pests on Florist's chrysanthemum include Chrysanthemum leaf miner and Aphids.
- Which diseases affect Florist's chrysanthemum?
- A common disease is Chrysanthemum white rust. Also possible: Alternaria leaf spot, Powdery mildew and Grey mould.
- Is Florist's chrysanthemum toxic to cats and dogs?
- Florist's chrysanthemum is highly toxic to cats and dogs.
- How much water does Florist's chrysanthemum need?
- Florist's chrysanthemum has a moderate water requirement.
- What light does Florist's chrysanthemum need?
- Florist's chrysanthemum prefers to grow in full sun. Around 6 hours of light per day is ideal.
- Is Florist's chrysanthemum frost-hardy?
- Florist's chrysanthemum is frost-hardy and tolerates frost. Its lower limit is around -10 °C.
- Can you eat Florist's chrysanthemum?
- Yes, the edible parts are mainly: flowers and leaves.